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Berlin Bound: Unveiling History and Cultural Marvels

KY Lai

KY Lai

25 Nov 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover iconic landmarks, delve into the city's tumultuous past, and immerse yourself in its thriving present. Join me as I explore the Jewish Museum, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and more!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Unveiling the Jewish Museum Berlin
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$50

Jewish Museum Berlin
Striking, contemporary building with exhibits tracing German-Jewish history & a Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
Day 2Traversing Checkpoint Charlie and the Topography of Terror
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$76

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$ 13

Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$76
6 - 9 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Immersing in History at the German Historical Museum and Berlin Wall Memorial
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$50

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$ 13

German Historical Museum
Baroque armory & modern glass hall housing permanent & temporary exhibitions on German history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Experiencing Ancient Marvels at the Pergamonmuseum and Paying Tribute at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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$70

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$ 13

Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$70
8 - 10 min

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Unveiling the Grandeur of Berlin Cathedral and Unearthing Secrets at the DDR Museum
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$105

Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$45
3 - 4 min

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DDR Museum
Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $390 In total

Activities & Food:$351
Transport:$39