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