Berlin's Top Sights

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 attra...

 The Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) The Brandenburg Gate is the best known and the most popular building in Berlin. It is also a symbol of the division and reunification of Berlin. From 1961-1990 it lay in no man's land - in East Berlin close to the wall. The Brandenburg Gate was built 1788-1791 by Carl Gotthard Langhans, as one of the 14 city gates which were part of the customs and excise wall. In 1794 the statue of the goddess of victory (the Quadriga) was placed on top. In 1806 Napoleon entered Berlin, kidnapped the Quadriga and brought it to Paris. Only in 1814 it returned to Berlin. Tip: If you need to rest and want to get away from all the sightseeing, visit the Raum der Stille (Room of Silence).  The Brandenburg Gate If you pass through the Brandenburg Gate from west to east you will come to Pariser Platz . The place was founded in 1734 and was initially named after its shape Quarre (rectangle). In 1814 the place was given its present n...