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Discover the Vibrant Heart of Berlin: A 2-Day Adventure

Jesus Rodriguez

Jesus Rodriguez

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 2-day journey through Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and culture as you explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and Checkpoint Charlie. Marvel at the stunning architecture of Berlin Cathedral and the Berliner Fernsehturm. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Alexanderplatz and the East Side Gallery. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Berlin!

Day 1
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$0

Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
4 - 6 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Potsdamer Platz
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Day 2
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$37

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$ 10

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
Free
13 - 16 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$11
10 - 15 min

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Berliner Fernsehturm
368m-tall tower, opened in 1969, with a viewing gallery at 203m and revolving restaurant at 207m.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$25
5 - 8 min

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Alexanderplatz
Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $46 In total

Activities & Food:$37
Transport:$10