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3 Days in Berlin: Exploring History and Culture

Chonta Duro

Chonta Duro

22 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Berlin, where we'll dive into the city's rich history and vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building to thought-provoking memorials and delicious dining experiences, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1
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$15

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$ 7

Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Museum Island
Small island in the Spree River, home to a unique ensemble of 5 renowned museums.
No time set
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$15
12 - 18 min

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Alexanderplatz
Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Monsterkabinett
Graffiti-strewn art studios with interactive shows featuring mechanical monsters in the basement.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$15

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$ 20

Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Reichstag Building
Neo-Renaissance parliament building topped by a Norman Foster glass dome with 360-degree city views.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Markthalle Neun
Indoor market with international food vendors & shops, plus occasional community events.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Viktoriapark
Park with a National Monument for the Napoleonic Wars on a hilltop with waterfalls & viewpoints.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Vereinszimmer
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 3
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$13

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$ 17

Mercure Hotel Berlin Mitte

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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KaDeWe - Kaufhaus des Westens
Vast department store, opened in 1907, with beauty products, gourmet food, fashion & home goods.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Sanssouci Park
Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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Tempelhofer Feld
Former airport-turned-public park, with massive lawns for biking, walking, picnics & recreation.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Mmaah
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $86 In total

Activities & Food:$43
Transport:$43