berlin

BERLIN

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INDEX

01

Country, population and why is the city famous?

02

History

03

Politics

04

Things to see and do

05

Famous people

06

Events and Traditions

07

Accommodation

08

Gastronomy

Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of the sixteen German federal states. It is located in the northeast of Germany with a population of 3.5 million inhabitants. Berlin is the most populated city in the country and Central Europe.One of the reasons why this city is famous is the wall that was built on August 13, 1961 to prevent the mass emigration of East Germany and the communist block to the West after the Second World War.The phase of destruction of this one originated on November 9, 1989, but it was not until 1991 that the passage to the west was not facilitated.

COUNTRY, POPULATION

Why is the city famous

HISTORY

Berlin was a small colony of hunters and fishermen, and whose population remained relatively independentduring the 13th and 14th centuries.The occupation of Germany by the Napoleonic troops raised the nationalconsciousness and Berlin became the seat of the German nationalist movement.In 1806 Napoleon I arrived with his army to Berlin in the middle of the military campaign that had expandedthe frontiers of the First French Empire. However, the city did not become part of that empire, it was onlyoccupied militarily but not annexed.The Berlin Decree was promulgated by Napoleon on November 21st. Being Brandenburg part of the kingdom of Prussia, Berlin becomes capital of the German Empire (in 1871)when, led by Otto von Bismarck. At the beginning of the 20th century and until the advent of Nazism, the cityis a center of cultural activity where East and West of Europe converge and all the avant-garde trends thatrival Paris and Vienna, as European intellectual capital.With the power taken by Adolf Hitler in 1933, Berlin returns to assume.The central role in German politics.During the last months of World War II, the allies systematically bombed most of the German cities. Berlin as the center of power of Nazi Germany suffers damages that leave the city destroyed.The battle of Berlin was the fierce final confrontation between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.Socialist Republics (USSR), which brought as a consequence the surrender of Germany toThe Red Army that had to fight house to house during the whole battle. Hitler took refuge in the bunker where he committed suicide.

POLITICS

THING TO SEE AND DO

CHILDREN

For the children of the house there are many museums for the most curious, like the ACHmE a museum created simply for children or the Labyrinth Kindermuseum. There are also marine exhibitions for all audiences, aquariums, zoo garden for animal lovers and a science museum where in addition to learning the little ones have a great time.

ADULTS

For the more adventurous: Outdoor activities , visiting the botanical garden which is also museum, taking a boat trip on the river Spree or visiting the Treptower.For the artists: can see the cathedral, his opera, the Belleuve Palace of Neoclaticism.In addition art galleries and museums that has collections of old art.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Berlin has many people who have debuted in different aspects such as: Albert Einstein a great German scientist who throughout his life changed twice nationality, there are also others like Gustav Hertz and Otto Hahn. There are also other characters such as Martin Luther. In the world of music, Ludwig van Beethoven stood out as one of the best musicians, classical music and romanticism. There are others like Dieter Bohlen. Johannes Gutenberg was German and he was one of the most important famous inventors in the world and history. At present there are many German commentaries such as Claudia Schiffer, supermodel, or Martin Lawrence, who is a great actor.

EVENTS

Since 1951 the film festival has been held in Berlin during the month of February and highlight the best productions of international cinema.

CINEMA FESTIVAL IN BERLIN

It is a important sporting event of the city of Berlin that is held annually in the last week of September. It is so important that it figures within the World Marathon Majors, which is nothing more than the meeting of the 6 main marathons of the world.

BERLIN MARATHON

LOVE PARADE

It was an electronic party, the largest one held in Berlin since 1989, the date before the fall of the Wall. The party is celebrated in order to gather people to hold a peaceful demonstration in favor of world peace.

Men greet each other with the handshake, if it is business they always exchange business cards - it is a mainattribute of a businessman, after an elegant suit.

Schultüte for the first day of school : is a bag of paper or plastic in the shape of a large cone, parentsprepare these bags to give to their children during their first day of school

Reinfeiern : The German tradition that is related to this is expressed by the verb reinfeiern, which literallymeans "to enter into a party" and is used in the phrase In den Geburtstag reinfeiern. It refers to the act ofcelebrating someone's birthday the night before, keeping in mind that the birthday of the person in questionwill begin as soon as the clock strikes midnight.

TRADITIONS

Tanzverbot : Tanzverbot translates as "Prohibition of dancing" and is a term used to describe the fact thatdancing is prohibited on certain holidays by the state government. Mainly, the prohibitions of dancing arerelated to Christian festivities such as Good Friday as well as other commemorative days like theVolkstrauertag, which reminds those who died during armed conflicts or during oppression.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Mitte managed by Melia

Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt

Leonardo Hotel Berlin

The most recommendable areas to stay in Berlin are in Mitte, which is the center of the city, and in several surrounding neighborhoods such as Charlottenburg, Tiergarten, Schöneberg, Kreuzberg, or Prenzlauer Berg.

This elegant hotel is located in the Mitte district of Berlin, a 2-minute walk from the Naturkundemuseum U-Bahn stop, 900 meters from the Berlin Wall and 3km from the Brandenburg Gate. This is a cheap option.

This hotel is in the Mitte area, is a expensive option and is ideal for children.

Modern lodging with free Wi-Fi, an elegant bar, a gym, 2 saunas, and a breakfast buffet. Ideal for children. This hotel is 0,8 km away from the Brandenburg Gate.

GASTRONOMY

CURRYWURST Sausage sliced with curry sauce on top, usually accompanied with chips.

Boulette Fried meatball with parsley and onion.

Strammer Max Slice of bread with butter, ham and a fried egg.

Weizenbier Wheat beer with a slight fruity flavor

Apfelkuchen Apple cake.

Berliner Pfannkuchen Bun stuffed with plum or strawberry jam.

Eisbein Pork knuckle in brine accompanied with pea puree and sauerkraut (sour cabbage).

Aal Grün Eel with herb sauce.

KartoffelsalatPotato salad.

RESTAURANTS

Papilles

BBI - Berlin Burger International

Konnopke’s Imbiss

SOME TIPS FOR EATING IN BERLIN

—Be careful with the timetables: we advise you not to eat later than 2:00 pm, and for dinner, no later than 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm (or it is very likely that you will find yourself without a table) .—If you drink water ... specify that you want it without gas. If you only ask for a bottle of water, the most usual thing is to be served with gas, so if you do not want it that way, ask for Still Wasser .—And as for tips ... the usual thing is to leave tips

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