Exploring Cold War Berlin: 49 must see locations in Europe’s Cold War capital
There is hardly a city in the world with richer historical associations than the German capital, and in Exploring Cold War Berlin, Philip Baumann guides […]
Exploring Nazi Berlin: 50 must see locations in Hitler’s capital
Philip Baumann’s new book ‘Exploring Nazi Berlin‘ is a joy to behold. He has chosen 50- locations, and written short, insightful essays about their part […]
The remains of the Grand Hotel Esplanade
The Grand Hotel Esplanade was once a central meeting point for Berlin society, before 90 percent of the building was destroyed during the Second World […]
Everyday Life in the GDR – permanent exhibition
What was everyday life like in Communist East Germany? The permanent exhibition “Everyday Life in the GDR” shows aspects of East German reality in peoples […]
Berlin 360 – the best view in town
Victory Column, Reichstag, Central Station, The Red Town Hall —no alternative will provide you with such a complete overview of the German capital as the […]
Bikini Berlin – Concept Shopping –
Beyond the hustle and bustle of Kurfurstendamm, one can buy stylish products at Bikini Berlin, have a drink while enjoying the vista over the zoo […]
Municipal Cemetery Friedrichsfelde – The Socialist Resting Place
On 21st May 1881, the Municipal Central Cemetery was formally opened. The City of Berlin purchased these 25 hectares of land, which at that time […]
The Delphi Filmpalast – a Berlin 1920s original
The Delphi Filmpalast was opened in 1929 and became home to many well-known dance orchestras like Teddy Stauffer, Heinz Wehner and Ben Berlin -the constant […]
German retail sector experiences record growth in 2017: official study
Low unemployment, rising wages and growing online sales have enabled German retailers to achieve record growth in 2017, preliminary figures published on Friday by the […]
Germany, Turkey seek reconciliation as foreign ministers hold meeting
Foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey on Saturday held meeting in the German city Goslar, in a bid to seek reconciliation after two years of […]