Snapshot of Berlin

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Berlin is a city of contrasts and contradictions, full of excitement and forever evolving. Perhaps the latter point is the most poignant. The old and new German capital is in a constant state of flux, always "becoming" something without having ever "been." This phenomenon has accelerated since the fall of the Wall, and efforts are now concentrated on turning Berlin into a international metropolis.... more local info

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Berlin Neighborhoods

Charlottenburg

Charlottenburg is the center of former West Berlin and is most famous for the Kurfurstendamm - the main boulevard of the area. Choc-a-block with designer shops, theaters and restaurants, and the... more neighborhoods

History

Berlin is in good shape - and that's despite, not because, of its 800-year long history.

Back in 1300, the two neighboring trading towns of Berlin and Coelln joined forces centering in the district now... more history

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