Top Attractions in Berlin, Germany
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
Constructed in 1894 to house the first parliament of the German Empire, the Reichstag building is one of Berlin's most well-known buildings. The Brandenburg Gate is one of the city's most well-known symbols. It was constructed in 1791, and can be found near the city center. The Brandenburg Gate consists of twelve columns side-by-side, and is adorned at the top by a sculpture of a horse-drawn chariot. Found near Alexanderplatz, the Fernsehturm is the fourth tallest freestanding structure in all of Europe. Each year, up to 1.2 million tourists visit the tower. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com outlines some of the attractions you can't miss when traveling to Berlin.
Constructed in 1894 to house the first parliament of the German Empire, the Reichstag building remains one of Berlin’s most prominent architectural landmarks. Damaged by fire in the early twentieth century, the building laid in ruin until German reunification in 1990. A new addition to the building made at this time, the Reichstag Dome is one of Berlin’s most visited attractions. It is a symbolic large-scale glass dome found on top of the building. The dome offers splendid 360-degree views of the neighboring city. The busiest time to visit the dome is August, so be prepared to wait in line in summertime.
The Brandenburg Gate is another of Berlin’s most famous attractions, and one of the city’s most well-known symbols. It was constructed in 1791, and can be found near the city center. The design of the gate was based on the entryway to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The Brandenburg Gate consists of twelve columns side-by-side, and is adorned at the top by a sculpture of a horse-drawn chariot.
The Fernsehturm, or television tower, is another well-known landmark. Found near Alexanderplatz, the tower features an observation platform that offers views of the city. Measuring 368 meters, or 1207 feet high it is the fourth tallest freestanding structure in all of Europe. It is also one of the most recognizable elements in the Berlin city skyline. Each year, up to 1.2 million tourists visit the tower.
Its location in Europe, as well as the breadth of attractions for tourists, have made Berlin a popular global hot spot.
The Brandenburg Gate is another of Berlin’s most famous attractions, and one of the city’s most well-known symbols. It was constructed in 1791, and can be found near the city center. The design of the gate was based on the entryway to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The Brandenburg Gate consists of twelve columns side-by-side, and is adorned at the top by a sculpture of a horse-drawn chariot.
The Fernsehturm, or television tower, is another well-known landmark. Found near Alexanderplatz, the tower features an observation platform that offers views of the city. Measuring 368 meters, or 1207 feet high it is the fourth tallest freestanding structure in all of Europe. It is also one of the most recognizable elements in the Berlin city skyline. Each year, up to 1.2 million tourists visit the tower.
Its location in Europe, as well as the breadth of attractions for tourists, have made Berlin a popular global hot spot.
