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  Berlin
    Capital: Berlin
    Area: 889 km2
    Population: 3.5 million



Berlin, from an historical aspect has a tremendously interesting past. Today it is a
fascinating, exciting city offering year-round events, cultural happenings, museums,
galleries, and prides itself in being known as the meeting place for science, economics and politics. Naturally, sports events are held here, specifically world class championships. Shopping boulevards are throughout the city as well as an abundance of restaurants, cafes, bars and beer gardens. With about 3,400,000 inhabitants, Berlin is the largest City in Germany. It is 38 kilometres long and 45 kilometres wide and covers an area of 889 square kilometres.


Yesterday capital of Prussia and cultural centre of the Golden Twenties, today the gateway to eastern Europe - Berlin is once again making a new beginning. One can sense the fresh vibrancy everywhere, on the boulevards, in the art and flea markets, in the 300 trendy night-spots and the 7,000 pubs and restaurants. Night entertainment offers more than one can possible take in. Berlin has more than 60 stages, one dozen concert halls and especially the treat of the Staatsoper, Deutsche Oper and Komische Oper, a trio of fantastic opera houses.  Art-lovers are also spoilt for choice at no fewer than 170 excellent museums. Berlin is proud to boast of famous architects as Schinkel and Schlüter whose imprint is noticeable on the cityscape. Since the fall of the wall, many architects from around the world took up the challenge of reconstruction. The Potsdamer Platz is a fine example of the high-rise futuristic spirit of modern Berlin. Visitors will find castles surrounded by lovely gardens, classic style buildings mixed with contemporary flair.  Night entertainment offers more than one can possible take in. Berlin has more than 60 stages, one dozen concert halls and especially the treat of the Staatsoper, Deutsche Oper and Komische Oper, a trio of fantastic opera houses.

Compared to other European cities, Berlin with its less than 800 years is considered a rather young city, but its history is unique. The two founding towns Cölln and Berlin affiliated in 1307 for a union. After riots, elector Friedrich II. declared the twin town his residence in 1451.
1701, after elector Friedrich III had coronated himself as king Friedrich I in Prussia, Berlin rose to a Royal Capital and Residence Town. Numerous well-known buildings were designed then, his grandson Friedrich II (1740–1786) continued with the architectural redesign of the city, assisted by the famous architect Knobelsdorff. 1806–08 Napoleon's troups occupied the city; after the victory of Leipzig the Quadriga, which was annexed by Napoleon, was returned to the Brandenburg Gate in 1814.
 
Geographical position

Berlin lies on the north-south axis between Copenhagen and Vienna in the centre of Europe. Paris, Madrid, Rome, Brussels, Prague and Moscow are all within easy reach of the city which is the gateway between East and West. With about 3,400,000 inhabitants, Berlin is the largest City in Germany. It is 38 kilometres long and 45 kilometres wide and covers an area of 889 square kilometres.


Information
Berlin Tourismus Marketing GmbH
Am Karlsbad 11
10785 Berlin
Phone: 01149-700 86237546
www.reiseland-brnadenburg.de

Links:
http://www.berlin.de/
http://www.berlin-info.de/
http://www.berlin-tourist-information.de/english/

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