Germany is one of the most visited countries by tourists and Berlin is one of the city’s most chosen by people. This destination has many things to offer: history, architecture, rivers, typical foods and much more.
Obviously, during your stay there you will be able to learn a lot about what the Kingdom of Prussia was, the German Reich and everything that happened after the Second World War with the creation of the famous wall that divided the city into two parts.
In the midst of so many things to do, another great option will be to discover German gastronomy. The Food Tour Berlin is fabulous, as it will allow you to get to know Berlin flavors and their origin.
Therefore, if you are about to embark on a new vacation trip or for work reasons, there is much that you should know about this city.
Berlin and its importance
Berlin has a population of more than 3.7 million inhabitants. This number of inhabitants makes Berlin the city with the largest population in Germany and Central Europe, in addition to being the fourth city with the most people in the entire European Union.
Currently, Berlin is the site of the headquarters of more than 2,000 companies linked to technology. There are companies linked to software development, e-commerce and cybersecurity, for example.
Berlin also has about 40 universities. This allows there to be a wide variety of university courses from which its inhabitants can choose to train as future professionals.
The history of Berlin
Historical data indicates that Berlin began to be populated in 1174. Since then, a development began that spanned several centuries and generations, and which led to this city being the scene of several historical events.
In 1415 Berlin was named the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg of the Roman Empire.
In 1759 the city became the capital of East Prussia. This was a Russian state that took Berlin during the so-called 7 Years War.
Already in 1939 it became the capital of Nazi Germany and during the period the world security reached its maximum number of inhabitants with more than 4.3 million. After the bombings and the war, and the subsequent defeat of the Nazi regime, Berlin was divided into 4 sectors. This is how the Berlin Wall was built in 1961, dividing West Germany from East Germany. After an extensive struggle, on November 9, 1989, the wall was torn down and Berlin once again became a single city.
Discover German gastronomy
Berlin, without a doubt, is a city that will also allow you to discover and have new gastronomic experiences. Therefore, tourists will be able to walk and explore the streets of this incredible city while they can try different menus.
The most recognized Berlin Food Tour begins with a visit to taste the Mustafas Kebab. This is an iconic street food of the city. This dish is similar to a taco, with different ingredients.
Then it will be time to stop by a delicatessen to savor traditional German cookies.
Later it will be your turn to eat the characteristic flambéed cake while drinking a glass of wine in a traditional restaurant in the north of the city.
At the end of this tour, you can try currywurst. This menu is traditional German sausage that is roasted on a grill. It is usually served cut and accompanied by a tomato and curry sauce.
Obviously, the closing of this tour will be drinking a tasty craft beer in a typical German bar. In addition, the dessert will be a surprising secret dish that will leave you speechless.
Places you should know in Berlin
If it is about urban issues, obviously you should visit the Berlin Wall. Not only the most iconic site, but there are also places where a part of this construction that divided a country into two ideologies still remains.
The monument that is located a few meters from the old wall is another very representative place. The so-called Brandenburg Gate, without a doubt, is a symbol of the city and the unification of Germany.
Reichstag is an old building. Only the external part remains of the original building, which has a glass dome and an incredible panoramic view of Berlin. The headquarters of the federal parliament is located there.
If you have time to continue exploring, then you should go through the Unter den Linden, a majestic 1.5 kilometer long boulevard that will take you from the Catholic cathedral, passing by the Staatsoper Under den Linden opera house until you reach different museums and the center of Berlin.
There is also a monument referring to the Holocaust, with 2711 concrete blocks that keep the victims of that sad historical period present.
The Bebelplatz is another imposing site, since it was the scene where since 1933 books that were censored in Germany were burned. In repudiation of these facts, years later empty shelves were built to symbolize that censorship.
Of course, the Berlin Cathedral is also an incredible place. A unique architecture makes it a religious temple that captures the attention of all visitors. This church has a green exterior dome, and in its interior, it has a white marble and yellow onyx altar, in addition to having the Hohenzollern crypt.
Different museums are added to all these sites. The Pergamon Museum, which has one of the most valuable classical collections in the world, and the New Museum, which portrays different eras of humanity such as the Stone Age, the Golden Age and the Bronze Age, as well as the period Roman.
All these issues make Berlin a unique and incredible city. It is for this reason that, if you have the opportunity, you should not miss it and visit this world symbol.