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10 Days in Berlin: Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture

ahmed ali

ahmed ali

15 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Berlin, Germany's capital city. Discover iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, immerse yourself in the city's fascinating history at the Topography of Terror, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Mauerpark and Markthalle Neun. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this cosmopolitan metropolis!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1
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Sanssouci Park
Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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
6 - 9 min

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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Ruins of an original church, built in the 1890s & damaged in the war, with more modern additions.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 10

Alexanderplatz
Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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Potsdamer Platz
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$ 10

Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 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
Day 6
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$ 10

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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Free
10 - 15 min

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Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
9:30 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$ 10

Mauerpark
Park with grassland & trees set on the site of the former border between East & West Berlin.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Markthalle Neun
Indoor market with international food vendors & shops, plus occasional community events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

Tempelhofer Feld
Former airport-turned-public park, with massive lawns for biking, walking, picnics & recreation.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 10
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$ 10

Treptower Park
Partly-forested riverfront park with a promenade, pedalos, a Soviet War Memorial & an observatory.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Gardens of the World
Park with Asian, Christian & Renaissance themed gardens, home to sculptures, flowers & buildings.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $49 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$49