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