Berlin

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Berlin has an undeniable history. The horrors of World War II, division, reunification, revolution all profoundly impacted the city in the 20th century. Today, visitors will find a sophisticated, high-energy city with endless cultural, architectural and gastronomic attractions.

Attractions in Berlin include Brandenburg Gate (a reunification landmark), the Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, and Berliner Fernsehturm, a 1960s television tower and observatory, as well as the tallest structure in the country. Additionally, the Berlin Opera and Philharmonic are a major cultural draw.

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Brandenburg Gate

Sitting in the heart of Berlin, Brandenburg Gate is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This neoclassical gate, made of twelve massive columns topped by a copper quadriga, originates in the 18th century during the reign of Prussian king Frederick William I. Once a symbol of the city's division, particularly during World War II and the Cold War, Brandenburg Gate now epitomizes the unification and peace of Berlin.

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Reichstag Building

Once the seat of Imperial Germany, the Reichstag Building is one of Berlin's most historically significant monuments and was once taken by the Nazis in 1933. Following reconstruction in the 1990s, today's Reichstag houses the German Parliament and is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Instantly recognizable, the building's massive glass dome shines from atop the Reichstag.

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Berliner Dom

Berliner Dom, or Berlin Cathedral, is an exquisite architectural jewel within the heart of the city. Located on Berlin's Museum Island, this cathedral boasts spectacular views of the city and houses an enormous pipe organ.

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The Holocaust Memorial

The Holocaust Memorial, or Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is a monument to one of the country's darkest periods and an essential stop for any visitor to Berlin. Memorializing Jewish victims of the Holocaust, this monument is a stark reminder of the loss of life suffered at the hands of the Nazis. Visitors can walk between the overwhelming array of concrete slabs, which represent the millions lost before and during World War II.

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Memorial of the Berlin Wall

This remnant of the Berlin Wall, which once epitomized the "Iron Curtain" of the Cold War and separated East and West Berlin until 1989, now serves as a reminder of the city's unification.

The Ziguangge: Hall of Purple Splendor

From 8/28/2024 - 8/31/2026

Experience the captivating visual art of vibrant imperial portraits, a testament of power from the era Qianlong Emperor. Relive momentous events with detailed battle scene paintings that eloquently chart the course through the age-old Chinese tradition, the turbulent Boxer Rebellion, and twentieth-century spoils of war.

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Petrit Halilaj

From 6/9/2025 - 5/31/2026

Petrit Halilaj's first solo exhibition in Berlin brings together an exciting array of both new, site-specific artworks and past exhibits of drawings and sculptures. The highlight is an engagement-focused installation, inviting patrons into collective dreamscapes as a way to foster unprecedented realities.

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Delcy Morelos

From 6/13/2025 - 11/1/2026

Delcy Morelos presents her large-scale installation exploration of nature, indigenous wisdom, and regeneration as part of her debut solo exhibition in Germany. Furthermore, her work brilliantly resonates and converses with Joseph Beuys' permanent immersive pieces, actions, and sculptures.

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Nature and German history

From 11/14/2025 - 6/7/2026

Experience 900 years of captivating German history, presented through shifting perceptions of 'nature'. The exhibit navigates a timeline from Hildegard von Bingen's innovative 12th century eco-notions to the duality of 20th century environmental views, intricately entwined with significant political impacts and policy landmarks such as the Nuremberg Laws and the Reich Nature Conservation Act.

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