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I went to Berlin for the a couple of days, it was a 7 hour drive
from my work to get there but worth the trip... not a place you
can do in a weekend.... much too big...
But
a place I will be defiantly going back to..
Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
With a population of 3.4 million in its city limits, Berlin is
the country's largest city. It is the second most popular
city and the ninth most popular urban area in the European Union.
Located in north eastern Germany, it is the centre of the
Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 5 million
people from over 180 nations.
First documented in the 13th century, Berlin was successively
the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia (1701-1918), the German
Empire (1871-1918), the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) and the
Third Reich (1933-1945). After the Second World War, the city
was divided; East Berlin became the capital of East Germany
while West Berlin became a Western enclave, surrounded by the
Berlin Wall from 1961-1989. Following the reunification of
Germany in 1990, the city regained its status as the capital of
all Germany.
Berlin is a major center in European politics, culture, media,
and science. It serves as a continental hub for air and rail
transport. The city's economy is primarily based on the service
sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries,
media corporations, environmental services, congress and
convention venues. Berlin is the third most-visited tourist
destination in the EU Other industries include traffic
engineering, optoelectronics, IT, vehicle manufacturing, health
care, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology.
The metropolis is home to world-renowned universities, research
institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and
personalities. Berlin's urban landscape and historical legacy
has made it a popular setting for international film
productions. The city is recognized for its festivals, diverse
architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts and a high quality of
living. During the last decade Berlin has evolved into a global
focal point for young individuals and artists attracted by
liberal lifestyle and modern zeitgeist.
Some photos
of the visit
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