Alexanderplatz

One of the most iconic places in Berlin. Once a market square, during the war it was destroyed, and after that it was restored and surrounded by modern buildings.
The square is crowned with a large World Clock – a rotating sculpture that displays the time in different parts of the world.
Not far from Alexanderplatz stands the 368-meter Berlin TV Tower. You can climb it to view the city from above. The ticket will cost € 16.50.

Church of St. Mary and Church of St. Nicholas

Behind the Berlin TV Tower is the cozy St. Mary’s Church. It is worth looking into it to examine the interior filled with light.
Not far from the Church of St. Mary, one of the symbols of the city was erected – the Church of St. Nicholas. Outside, the building is impressive in architecture. Currently, the church functions as a museum. On Fridays, from 17:00 to 17:30, there are concerts of enchanting music with the participation of the organ.

Museum Island

Cross the Friedrichsbrücke pedestrian bridge to the famous Museum Island. It houses historic buildings, which now house the Bode Museum, the Old National Gallery, the iconic Pergamon Museum and the Old and New Museums. Follow the links to learn more about each of them.
The main attraction of the museum island is the symbol of the city – Berlin Cathedral. Enter it to view the majestic dome and architecture.

Reichstag

The Reichstag is the building that currently houses the German national parliament. The building itself is interesting with its large glass dome, which offers panoramic views of Berlin.
The Reichstag and its dome are free to visit, however all visitors must register in advance. The most convenient way to do this is online in advance.

Brandenburg Gate and the Great Tiergarten

The Brandenburg Gate is located on Paris Square – one of the main attractions of Berlin. From the square, the gate leads to the largest park in the city – the Great Tiergarten. In addition to a huge green area with ponds and alleys, which in some places resemble a forest, there is a Goethe monument, a memorial to the fallen Soviet soldiers and a Victory Column.
If you turn down narrow paths, in the park you can find flower gardens with roses, Rhododendronhain, the Beethoven monument and the Berlin Zoo.

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In 1940, the center of Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed by German fighters, and after the Second World War, the Dutch immediately began to rebuild. The opportunity to rebuild the city spawned architectural experimentation – houses and streets became the embodiment of the functionalism so popular in the middle of the 20th century.

Rotterdam can be reached by train, car or bus from European cities. The train is an ideal option: it will be difficult and expensive to park a car, and the bus trip is quite long, and it does not come to the city center.

The train arrives at Rotterdam Central Station. Walk along Weina Street to Hofplein Square – you will pass between the orderly rows of business centers. The largest port in Europe is located here, so many companies choose this city to locate their offices. When rebuilding Rotterdam, architects were inspired by New York, so the entire business district is a kind of nod to the great city of skyscrapers.

From the square, your route will go along Coolsingel street – on the left you will see the Stadhuis, the town hall, and on the right, the shopping district. Stadhuis is one of the few sites that survived the bombing in the center of Rotterdam. It is noteworthy that it was built only at the beginning of the 20th century – before that, the city government had sat for a long time in a mansion on Hoogstraat. But the narrow lanes and the size of the building at some point became too inappropriate for the city’s sprawling governance.

After going around Stadhuis, turn left onto Meent Street and walk to Binnenrotte, which looks more like a huge square. If you arrive on a Tuesday or Saturday, you will find the city’s most famous flea market. Vintage dishes, antique furniture and decor items are sold here for a penny.

On the right side of the street there is a large horseshoe-shaped building – a complex of apartments and offices with a large city market Markthall, where you can buy delicacies or have a snack at the food court. The interior of the building, the ceiling of the marketplace, is decorated with the largest printed graphics in the world. The Cornucopia work is about the size of two football fields. Interestingly, it took huge servers to process such an image, which Pixar animation studio usually uses.

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