Berlin has a rich heritage of historical buildings and sites and the Reichstag building happens to be a historical edifice in Berlin, Germany, which was constructed to house the Reichstag, parliament of the German Empire. It served as the house for Reichstag from 1894 to 1933, when a fire broke out to causing much damage to the building. The exact cause or the culprit behind the fire is still unknown but the Communists were blamed for it them. It gave a boost to Hitler’s Party, the NSDAP, who would soon come to power. The building was damaged even more at … Continue reading
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The Brandenburg gate in Berlin is situated in Pariser Platz 1 10117 Berlin. To reach there you can take the metro from Metro Stop Unter den Linden (S1, S2), or take Bus #100. It is cost free and so attracts even more tourists. Also, it is one of the most important landmarks of Germany and so automatically becomes a must see. The period when this gate rose to fame was the cold war. It marked the division of Berlin and Germany as it stands between East and West Germany. This gate became a symbol of Germany’s violent past and also … Continue reading
The Westin Grand Berlin 5 Star Hotel in Berlin • Overview of the Hotel: The hotel is located at the Berlin’s historic Friedrichstrasse and provides a large spa, pretty grounds, and a unique lobby having the big staircase. The Brandenburg Gate is about 10-minutes walk away from there. The Westin Grand Berlin is the winner of the World Travel Award 2010. The hotel’s Relish Restaurant & Bar provides the modern food with French and Asian influences. A rich breakfast buffet is too provided there in the Coelln restaurant every day. The lobby bar provides the panoramic views from the windows. … Continue reading