Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. It is located in the central European plain where the Spree River flows into the Havel estuary. Berlin is also the largest city in Germany, with a history of more than 750 years. It became the new capital of Germany in 2000. The buildings in Berlin are colorful and spectacular. Berlin is located on the lowland plain in the northeast of Germany, with an average altitude of less than 70 meters and a high latitude, so the temperature is low all the year round. However, Berlin is very beautiful even when it is freezing cold and the lake is frozen, but there is no doubt that it is a city suitable for summer travel. Since Berlin began to warm up in the severe winter from May, and Berlin began to enter the "severe winter" after September, it is better to avoid winter travel when traveling in Berlin.
When people stroll around the streets, they can see ancient cathedrals, various museums and towering Lianyun high-rise buildings everywhere. There are not only the splendid and gorgeous Friedrich Square in Baroque style, but also the Schenker Theater in Neoclassical style. There are not only magnificent palaces, but also world-famous works of modern architectural schools. These beautiful and historical buildings with different characteristics make people feel the classical and modern, romantic and rigorous atmosphere of Berlin. Berlin is a famous cultural city. Almost all the year round, there are cultural festivals. Often in a blink of an eye, the street becomes a stage and pedestrians become spectators.
Berlin's economy and cultural undertakings are very developed. An aerial view of Berlin is surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers. The city seems to be immersed in a green ocean. The Spree River flows slowly through the city from the south. Alexander Square TV Tower is surrounded by modern hotels, shops, conference halls, teachers' halls and other large buildings, which is magnificent and beautiful. Kurfestendam Commercial Street is 3 kilometers long, with shops, clothing stores and galleries lined up. The famous Banyan Street is the most famous avenue in Europe.
In addition, the Brandenburg Gate made of milky white granite, the 800 year old Church of Our Lady, the City Hall, the ancient buildings on the museum island, the "Crystal Palace" Republic Palace, Humboldt University, etc. are also very famous. The ancient Charlotte Castle Palace is surrounded by important cultural buildings, such as the Egyptian Museum, Antique Museum, Prehistoric Museum and Applied Art Museum. There are many precious cultural relics and works of art in it. An octagonal new church was built on the right side of the old William Memorial Church. The silver conference hall with a clamshell roof, completed in 1957, is one of the representative works of modern architecture.
The Brandenburg Gate, once the symbol of Berlin, stands on the southwest edge of Mite District in the city. Built in 1791, it is all made of ivory granite. The bronze statue of Victory God stands on the gate tower. On the east side of Brandenburg Gate, there is Bodhi Street, a 1.2km long and 60m wide boulevard, with many palaces on both sides, and modern buildings.
There are large lakes and forests along the Havel River in the west of the urban area. To the north is the Olympic Stadium, which was specially built in 1936 to hold the 11th Olympic Games. Around the stadium are swimming pools, ice rinks, tennis courts and racetracks covering more than 100 hectares. There are also Humboldt University, Free University, Academy of Arts and Sciences, museums, libraries, opera houses and other cultural facilities in the city, and cultural undertakings are developed. Due to the special history and pleasant landscape, tourism is developed.
Berlin is one of the world's important places for cultural and academic exchanges, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berlin Film Festival, the musical "Notre Dame of Paris" and many internationally famous exhibitions and museums.
Famous tourist attractions: Berlin Central Station, Museum Island, German Chancellor's Office, German Science and Technology Museum, Germany National Museum , Parliament Building, Brandenburg Gate, June 17 Street, Avenue under the Banyan Tree, Charlie Checkpoint, Berlin TV Tower, Potsdam Square, Royal Forest Square, St. Heldwig's Cathedral, Berlin Cathedral, Nikolai Community, Alexander Square, Berlin Zoo, Elector Street, Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin Jewish Museum, East Berlin, West Berlin, Notre Dame Teaching City Hall, Republic Palace, Emperor William Memorial Church, Renyi Hall, etc.
