{"id":6693,"date":"2024-07-20T01:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T23:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eastseven.de\/what-sights-are-there-to-see-in-berlin\/"},"modified":"2024-07-20T01:40:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T23:40:54","slug":"what-sights-are-there-to-see-in-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastseven.de\/en\/what-sights-are-there-to-see-in-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"What sights are there to see in Berlin?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, more than twelve million people visit Berlin. They are mainly drawn by the numerous sights that Germany’s capital has to offer. If you’re in the mood for a sightseeing tour, here’s an overview for you. <\/p>\n

This way, you’ll know which places in Berlin you absolutely must visit when staying at EastSeven Hostel Berlin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The top sights of Berlin<\/h2>\n

Every child in Germany knows some of Berlin’s landmarks. The Brandenburg Gate is definitely one of them, and Alexanderplatz with the TV Tower probably is too. But did you know that Berlin has a cathedral? And do the East Side Gallery and the Topography of Terror ring a bell? <\/p>\n

Thanks to our tips on the top 10 Berlin sights, you’ll be perfectly prepared for your sightseeing in Berlin.<\/p>\n

Brandenburg Gate<\/h2>\n

The Brandenburg Gate is the landmark of Berlin. It is located at the edge of Pariser Platz in the Mitte district. It was built from 1789 to 1793, based on plans by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans. <\/p>\n

The iconic Quadriga\u2014the sculpture of the goddess of victory, Victoria, on a chariot drawn by four horses\u2014was created by sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow.<\/p>\n

Originally, the Brandenburg Gate was one of 18 city gates in Berlin. Today, it is the only one of its kind left in the capital. It was damaged during World War II but was restored by 1958. <\/p>\n

In total, the Brandenburg Gate consists of twelve columns. There is a wall between each pair of columns. The gate is 20.3 meters high; including the Quadriga, it rises to around 26 meters. <\/p>\n

From the Brandenburg Gate, you have a great view of another Berlin landmark: the Victory Column (Siegess\u00e4ule), located at the Gro\u00dfer Stern. The two famous structures are connected by the Stra\u00dfe des 17. Juni. <\/p>\n

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Alexanderplatz<\/h2>\n

You’ll also find Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte. It’s impossible to miss because it’s home to another Berlin landmark: the TV Tower (Fernsehturm). The 368-meter-high building significantly shapes the capital’s skyline. <\/p>\n

If you want to see Berlin from above, a visit to the sphere is a must. At 203 meters, it is one of the highest viewing points in Germany. There is also a revolving restaurant inside the tower sphere. <\/p>\n

But the TV Tower isn’t the only sight Alexanderplatz has to offer. The heritage-listed Alexanderhaus and Berolinahaus buildings are also well worth a look, as are the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples and the World Time Clock. <\/p>\n

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Neptune Fountain<\/h2>\n

Although the Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen) is located in the park by the TV Tower, it isn’t technically part of the Alexanderplatz sights. However, it’s not a long walk from the square to the fountain\u2014you’ll be there in five minutes. <\/p>\n

The Neptune Fountain was built between 1888 and 1891 and originally stood on Schlossplatz on Museum Island. When the Berlin Palace was demolished in 1951, the fountain was removed and brought to its current location. <\/p>\n

The fountain is one of the largest of its kind in the capital. It consists of five sculptures showing the sea god Neptune and four women. The latter symbolize the four largest rivers of Prussia: the Rhine, the Vistula, the Oder, and the Elbe. <\/p>\n

At its highest point, the fountain measures around ten meters, and its diameter is 18 meters.<\/p>\n

In the immediate vicinity of the Neptune Fountain, you’ll also find two other Berlin sights: the Red City Hall (Rotes Rathaus) and St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche).<\/p>\n

Berlin Wall<\/h2>\n

As is well known, Berlin was also divided during the time of German division. From 1961 to 1989, a wall ran right through the middle of the city. It was around 156 kilometers long. <\/p>\n

In the course of the “Wende” (the peaceful revolution), the Berlin Wall was opened on November 9, 1989. Over the following years, more and more of the wall was destroyed. Today, only four sections can still be found in the city: <\/p>\n