1. Berlin Sites to see!

2. Where’s Berlin?

3. Berlin Facts Capital of the Federal Republic of Germany – Since October 3, 1990 Population about 3.5 million One of the top tourist destinations in Europe A long, rich history Focal point of the Cold War

4. Brandenburg Gate International symbol of Berlin and Germany (much like our statue of Liberty) The Berlin Wall used to run in front of it, making it a great backdrop for political speeches.

5. Berlin Wall Symbol of the Cold War Surrounded West Berlin Built by East Germany – Aug. 13, 1961 Fell – Nov. 9, 1989

6. Berlin Memorial Wall Memorial to remember those who were killed trying to escape East Germany over, through or under the Berlin Wall.

7. East Side Gallery One of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall Used by artists, mostly from the former East Germany, as a canvas

8. Checkpoint Charlie Best known crossing point between East and West Germany Was the crossing point between the US and Soviet sectors of Berlin Site of several “stand offs” between US & USSR House at Checkpoint Charlie – excellent museum

9. Potsdamer Platz Former hub of Berlin Site of first traffic light in Europe Part of the “Death Strip” during Cold War Now a hub again, new buildings, shops, amusements

10. Fernsehturm (TV Tower) Largest free standing structure in Germany (4 th in Europe) Built by the East Germans in East Berlin Trying to show off

11. Kurfürstendamm (Ku-damm) Main avenue through West Berlin (like 5 th Ave. in NYC) Many shopping and historic sights

12. Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Cathedral destroyed during World War II Front tower all that remains Now a memorial.

13. Kauhaus des Westens (KA–DE-WE) Huge shopping center You can buy pretty much anything there (like a Macy’s in NYC)

14. Tiergarten Former hunting grounds of the Prussian nobility Now a huge park World class zoo

15. Victory Column 70 meters (210’) tall Celebrates successive victories over Austria, France and Denmark Has the goddess of victory on top Running up the sides are cannons captured during victorious military campaigns

16. Olympic Stadium Host of the 1936 Summer Games Famous for nazis and Jesse Owens Hosted 2006 World Cup Final Home of Hertha – Berlin’s top professional soccer club

17. Berlin Cathedral One of the largest Cathedrals in Germany House the crypt of the Hohenzollern

18. Reichstag Current seat of the German parliament Site of many important German and world events

19. Pergamon Museum Museum of antiquities Lots of really cool Egyptian relics

20. Ende Fragen?