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More than 7,000 exclusive exhibits from the German Historical Museum's collections, whose historical testimonial value is utterly unique, are displayed over 8,000 square metres, presenting a lively, vivid tableau of German history. more

Information on the history of the city of Berlin with an overview of the epochs, the history of the districts, museums and monuments as well as a focus on National Socialism and the Berlin Wall. more

Informationen zur Geschichte der Stadt Berlin mit Epochenüberblick, Geschichte der Bezirke, Museen und Denkmäler sowie den Schwerpunkten Nationalsozialismus und Berliner Mauer. more

Berlin Wall History Mile. The Berlin Wall History Mile is a permanent exhibition in four languages. At 30 different stations along the Wall Trail inside the city, it tells the story of Berlin’s division, the construction of the Wall, and how the Wall fell. More information. more

The Berlin Wall History Mile is a permanent exhibition in four languages. At 32 different stations along the Wall Trail inside the city, it tells the story of Berlin’s division, the construction of the Wall, how the Wall fell, and the people who died at the Berlin Wall. more

Built between 1891 and 1895 in neo-Romanesque style in memory of Kaiser Wilhelm I, the first German Emperor (1861-1888, by Franz Schwechten in neo-Romanesque style, it was damaged on December 23rd, 1943 and subsequently almost completely destroyed during the April 1945 air-raids. more

Built between 1901 and 1908, the red brick cathedral-like complex of the Märkisches Museum holds a history of Berlin as distinctive as its residents. Instead of a straightforward history lesson, expect a variety of themed rooms that give visitors a glimpse of the life, work, and culture of Berlin. more

The Alte Nationalgalerie is one of the five museums forming the ensemble known as Berlin’s Museum Island – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Museum was built between 1866 and 1876 and restored in neoclassical style by Friedrich August Stüler in the style of a Greek temple. more

The Reichstag building was built from 1884 to 1894 based on plans by Paul Wallot. With the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871, Berlin became the imperial capital and the newly formed parliament needed a seat of government. more

Everyday Life in Divided Germany” in the “Tränenpalast,” an authentic site that is now a protected landmark. Using real-life stories, original objects, and interviews with contemporary witnesses, the exhibition takes an in-depth look at life in the shadow of division and the border. more

History of the city of Berlin: eras, history of the districts, museums and monuments, National Socialism and the Berlin Wall. more. more

Its monumental highlights are truly breathtaking to behold. The Pergamon Museum is one of Berlin's "must see" museums. It was built between 1910 and 1930 by Ludwig Hoffmann, based on the designs of Alfred Messel, as the last of the five museum buildings. more

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is better known as the Holocaust Memorial by most Berliners. Opened in May 2005, the memorial in Berlin-Mitte is located near the Brandenburg Gate and is one of the city's most impressive sights. more

An information and orientation system consisting of twelve pillars located at inner-city sites vital to the history of the Berlin Wall. Building and expanding the Berlin Wall Memorial at a historic site on Bernauer Strasse to make it the central memorial to German division. more

A visit to Hohenschönhausen Memorial, the former Stasi prison, is a chilling reminder of the fate of the thousands who fell victim to political persecution in the former East Germany. The former Stasi prison known since 1994 as the Hohenschönhausen Memorial, and run as an independent public foundation since 2000. more

Bebelplatz is a public square at Unter den Linden boulevard in the Mitte district in Berlin. It was the site of the notorious Nazi book burning in 1933. Planned in 1740 as a jewel of Prussian humanistic enlightenment, Bebelplatz – formerly Kaiser Franz Joseph Platz – takes its name from August Bebel, co-founder of the Social Democratic ... more

The architects Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden designed the building in the formal language of the Renaissance as an arts and crafts museum. Today, the Gropius Bau is one of the top locations for high-profile art exhibitions in Berlin. more

Intended as a museum for European Renaissance art, it was named after its first director Wilhelm von Bode (1845-1929) in 1956. Reopening to the public in October 2006, the museum brought together the sculpture and Byzantine art collection. more

Volkspark Friedrichshain is Berlin's oldest public park and delights visitors with small lakes and mountains and the beautiful fountain of fairy tales. more

The Gendarmenmarkt was built at the end of the 17th century based on the plans of Johann Arnold Nering. At that time, French immigrants - mainly Huguenots - had settled in this neighborhood. The marketplace was originally called Esplanade, then Lindenmarkt, Friedrichstädtischer Markt, and Neuer Markt. more