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Tempelhof

Tempelhof is lively, historic and centre of all the governance in Tempelhof Schöneberg district of Berlin. Tempelhof Airport now a nature park visited by tourists as well as the locals. It has a population of both Germans and Non-German that includes ethnicities of Arabs, Turks, Polish and Russians being few of them. It has been a major part of Germany’s history and development since ages. Stroll at the green parks accessible easily by Berlin’s transportation or simply spend an entertaining day watching a Derby, the place has a mix of everything that speaks leisure. Berlin is a historical city other than being the capital and the administrative state of Germany. Berluin’s town includes 12 boroughs since the governmental reformation in 2001, each borough run by a council and a Mayor. Home to a former airport Tempelhof, an area located in Tempelhof Schoneberg, the seventh one out of 12 boroughs of Berlin. It borders the Mittie in the North, Neukolin in the east, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg in the north and Steglitz-Zehlendorf in the West. Since the administrative changes made in 2001, the population of Tempelhof has seen considerable growth over the years Read More

Topography of Terror is a historic site is situated on Niederkirchnerstrasse, a street in Berlin, Germany. Topographie des terrors also has been through phases of demolition and reconstruction in the past. It is known since 1987 as the central site of management of Nazi crimes. The Nazi centre between 1933 -1945 housed SS Reich Main Security Office, a house prison and a leadership Police office of SS (Secret State). Today the centre sits next to Martin Gropius Building (an Exhibition centre) and at closer proximity to Potsdamer Platz. The house that also hosts Gestapo or Secret State Police got severely destroyed in 1945 by the Allied bombing. Later the terrain between American and Soviet sectors was leveled further and used by the recycling firm as a Dumping ground and a bumper car site. Bordered by Berlin Wall on the north, the terrain’s history was forgotten after pulling down of this historical site.Restoration plans started after a public interest steadily started growing in 1970, but the International Building Exhibition (IBA) was against construction on the grounds. Since the neighboring Martin-Gropius-Bau Exhibition centre was reconstructed on the former Museum of Industrial Arts and Crafts in 1981, the decision to restore Topographie des terrors was reconsidered. In 1983, Berlin Senate called for international design submissions for the site and with 194 design entries, one was selected. Berlin architects Jürgen Wenzel and Nikolaus Lang won the price for designing the site.In 1987 on Berlin’s 750 th anniversary celebrations the site opened its first exhibition for public viewing. With Gestapo headquarters renovation plans, the site that was once a place where prisoners were tortured was now built into a museum and memorial. Nazis control over prisoners and the oppressing history is exhibited in open air, protected by canopy-like structure here. Read More

Located in the Alt-Treptow in the Treptow-Köpenick district of south of Central Berlin, Treptower Park is one of the most acclaimed green spaces in Berlin. The park is situated alongside river Spree. It remains buzzed in festive utopia, especially in summer, when hundreds of people are seen sunbathing and enjoying the shade of trees and view of the river landscape.The middle of the Treptower Park oversees the Soviet war memorial that serves to be an arresting sight for its size, sentiment, and significance to the history. Visitors can also enjoy a relaxing day by taking a trip on a pedal boat or a day cruise along the River Spree. Treptower park serves to be the perfect spot for a day out where you can have a nice picnic with your friends and family or enjoy the 84 hectares of greenery while taking a stroll on the riverside path with your significant other. Read More

Victory Column is one of the main tourist attractions located at the Großer Stern (Great Star) in Tiergarten in Berlin, Germany. It was built to commemorate the victory of Prussia (a prominent state of Germany in the past) in the Danish-Prussian War. Inaugurated in 1873, originally, the monument was constructed in Königsplatz (present Platz der Republik), but it was relocated in 1939 to follow Adolf Hitler’s future vision of transforming Berlin into the new capital of Germany. Read More

Germany's oldest zoological garden, the Berlin Zoo is one of the landmarks in the capital city. On the southwest corner of the Tiergarten, this zoo is known to have the most comprehensive species of animals. It is an ideal family day out. This zoo is quite large and well kept, with special attention given to create the urban habitats for each animal. The zoo has two entrances - Lion Gate and Elephant Gate. Complete with a playground, restaurants and coffee shops, its the ideal place for a family day out. You can also schedule your visit based on the feeding times of your favourite animal, which is available on their webite. Read More