Germany proves to be a fascinating travel destination. With each step through their lands, we discover not only charming monuments, but also modernity intertwined with tradition.Germany, diverse and full of contrasts, attracts travelers with countless attractions that tempt both history lovers and modern enthusiasts.Here are some places that are worth visiting.
Holokaust Memorial (Denkmal für die ermordeten Juden Europas)
The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin is a moving tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold, it was officially opened to the public on May 10, 2005. The monument covers an area of 19,000 square meters in the center of Berlin, near the Brandenburg Gate. Visually monumental, it consists of 2,711 concrete blocks of irregular shapes and different heights, arranged on an irregular terrain. Under the surface of the concrete blocks there is an underground information room where there are stories of victims and documentation related to the Holocaust. This monument is a place where people can reflect on the past, honor the memory of the victims and reflect on the tragic events of the Holocaust.
East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is one of the most characteristic places in Berlin, being one of the longest sections of the preserved Berlin Wall. This is a unique open-air museum that presents street art against a historical background. The East Side Gallery is located on Mühlenstraße in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. More than just ordinary wall paintings, the East Side Gallery is a monumental art gallery, established after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The artistic initiative was taken by artists from all over the world, wanting to celebrate the events related to the unification of Germany and symbolically “paint over” the borders of division.
Over a length of approximately 1.3 kilometers, you can admire over 100 murals and graffiti, many of which are clearly political in nature. Images of peace, freedom and unity are intertwined with content relating to the history of the Berlin Wall. One of the most recognizable works at the East Side Gallery is the painting “Brotherhood in Arms” by Dmitry Vrubel, depicting a kiss between Erich Honecker and Leonid Brezhnev.
Teufelsberg- view of berlin
Teufelsberg, which literally means “Devil’s Mountain”, is a characteristic hill located in the western part of Berlin.
Teufelsberg was created as an artificial hill in 1950–1960, as a result of rubble from the destroyed Berlin after World War II being dumped on it. However, at the top of the hill there are the remains of bunkers that were built during the Cold War. They were intended to serve as a listening and observation station. After German reunification, the bunkers lost their importance and Teufelsberg became an abandoned place.
The Teufelsberg summit offers excellent panoramic views of Berlin and the surrounding area. It is worth visiting this place both during the day to admire the city in full sun, and in the evening, when the lights of Berlin illuminate the landscape.
