Saturday, August 23, 2014

Copenhagen and Berlin Pictures

Recommendations:

Copenhagen

  • Christiansborg Slot
  • Rosenborg Slot (and the crown jewels)
  • Amalienborg Slot
  • Canal boat ride (Netto) 
  • Nyhaven- touristy canal area for drinks, food and beautiful views
  • The Little Mermaid Statue
  • Botanical Garden
  • Tivoli (we didn't go and walked by, but looked like it would be a great amusement park for kids)
Copenhagen is very much a walking city. There are beautiful views and lovely architecture everywhere. Take in the Palaces (Slot) and walk around. There are several walking streets (no cars) with lots of shops.


Berlin
  • Adina Apartment Hotel (I stayed in Checkpoint Charlie, but there are 2 others in different areas)
  • Hackasche Hofe- display of the courtyard architecture found in Berlin
  • Neue Synagoge (New Synagogue)-- beautiful on the outside and has some interesting things to read inside
  • Checkpoint Charlie- the museum is worth seeing but just walk around-- don't pay to go inside
  • Brandenborg Tor (Gate)- symbol of post-WWII Germany
  • Tiergarten- park in central Berlin worth walking around and seeing the sculptures
  • Potsdam/Sans Souci Palace- gorgeous palaces and a nice day trip. Lots of WWII and post WWII history (where the 'Big 3 met', home to the Germany KGB, etc.
  • Gendarmenmarkt- beautiful plaza with two gorgeous churches and the Konzert Haus
  • Berlin Dome
  • Pergamon Museum- a MUST! Some amazing historical items from the middle east and other areas.

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