| Berlin is the capital city of Germany, and is | | | | comes to attractions, Berlin is a city which |
| its largest city. Because the western and | | | | has something for everyone. |
| eastern parts of Berlin were separated from | | | | |
| 1949 until 1989, Berlin is one of the most | | | | Those who enjoy going to museums will find |
| diverse cities in the European Union. The | | | | many in Berlin. Those who enjoy history will |
| city is located on the rivers Havel and | | | | want to visit the Brandenburger Tor, which at |
| Spree, and is surrounded by the state of | | | | one time was the iron boundary between east |
| Brandenburg. Berlin has a population of | | | | and west Berlin. It is one of the most |
| approximately 3 and half million people. | | | | photographed areas of Germany. |
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| The city is an important part of the | | | | When it comes to dining, Germany has a fairly |
| expansion of the European Union, and is the | | | | simple traditional cuisine. Most German |
| cultural and political center of the country. | | | | dishes are composed of meats and potatoes. |
| The city of Berlin is well known for its | | | | Despite this, you can find many different |
| universities, as well as its museums and | | | | types of food in Berlin. Germany is a fairly |
| research facilities. Berlin was founded in | | | | expensive city where it is easy to spend lots |
| the 13th century after Germanic peoples | | | | of money. |
| settled on the land that was once a Slavic | | | | |
| area. | | | | If you use a rail pass to get around and |
| | | | prepare your own meals, you may be able to |
| Berlin is without a shadow of a doubt the | | | | stay in Berlin for 50 euros a day. Those who |
| heart of Germany, a city which defines | | | | choose to stay at mid range hotels and use |
| Germany and its culture. Despite the fact | | | | public transport can expect to spend 100 |
| that the Berlin Wall has fallen, the city is | | | | euros per day. |
| still divided, with east Berlin being a | | | | |
| somewhat neglected part of town. | | | | Most restaurants and other establishments |
| | | | will charge a service fee, and you can tip |
| Berlin is a great city to visit at all times | | | | them extra if you choose to, though it is not |
| of the year, but the weather is best between | | | | expected. While many large establishments |
| the months of May and September. The city is | | | | take credit cards, most of Germany is still a |
| very busy during the summer, but is a great | | | | cash based society. |
| time for those who love the outdoors. When it | | | | |