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This brief history of Berlin contains only the most important facts!  From prehistory to the foundation of Berlin 8000 BC In the Paleolithic Age the area around Berlin is populated for the first time. 6/7 AD West Slavic tribes move to the area. In the west, the Hevelli, in the east (in Köpenick), the Sprewane settle. 11. 6. 1157 Albert the Bear (1100-1170), of the House of Ascania, conquers Brandenburg. 1197 Spandau, now a well-known subburb of Berlin, is first mentioned in a document. 28. 10. 1237 Cölln, the sister town of Old Berlin, appears in a document. 26. 1. 1244 Berlin is first mentioned in a document. From 1280 to the Thirty Years War   1280 Berlin gets a mint. 1230-1250 The Nicolaikirche, the oldest church in Berlin, is built. Nicolaikirche is the oldest church in Berlin  1294 The Marienkirche (St. Mary' s church), appears in a document. 20. 3. 1307 Union between Berlin and Cölln. The two cities build

   Bwerlin is rich in history. There were good times and there were evil times in our past. Do you want  to get an overview of Berlin’s history or to study it deeply ? No matter what! The most fun and entertaining way is to visit one of our many museums. The following give you a good insight of our past. Märkisches Museum This museum has excellent town models of Berlin as well as pictures, weapons, coins and artefacts about Berlin’s history. It is housed in a building that resembles a cathedral, but was really built to house the Märkisches Museum! Am Köllnischen Park 5 10179   Berlin Tel: 030 24 002 162 S5,S7,S75 (Jannowitzbrücke) U2 (Märkisches Museum) Bus 165,265 (Märkisches Museum/Inselstr.) Website This impressive Roland figure stands in front of  Märkisches Museum   The Story of Berlin The Story of Berlin is a multimedia museum. In 20 theme rooms you will learn about Berlin's past from the Middle Ages to the

Berlin is worth a visit during all seasons. There is always something happening. Well or less known events take place throughout the year.  January   The first month of the new year combats the winter with a big event: the Green Week. Here agricultural products from around the world are presented. The Green Week is interesting n ot only for trade visitors, but also for the general public. Here you can taste and buy victuals from all over the world. The Floral Hall brings, in the dead of winter, spring to your hearts. The International Green Week , always takes place at Messe Berlin. February   In February, the red carpet is rolled out in Berlin for ten days. It's time for the Berlinale . International movie stars and starlets are then in Berlin and if you are lucky you can even meet them!  This famous film festival has been around for over 60 years. Of course, you can watch movies as well! March   In March it's time to think about your next vacation.

During the autrumn Berlin houses many diversified events.The dark seasons begins and Berlin starts to light up.  September  The Berlin Marathon attracts sport enthusiasts from around the world. No wonder, because it is one of the biggest marathons in the world! It takes place usually the last weekend in September. October   On 3. October a party takes place around the Brandenburg Gate and on Straße des 17. Juni to celebrate the Day of German Reunification . The Festival of Lights in October enchants everybody. Attractions, and other buildings, are colorfully illuminated as soon as it gets dark. November  During this misty season it is especially nice to listen to fairy tales and this you can do in abundance at the Berlin Fairy Tale Days (Berliner Märchentage). This adorable event takes place at various locations in Berlin. December At the end of the year Berlin gives its best. It is the festive season and big and small Christmas markets attract Berliners and th