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The odd corner of a building at Schinkelplatz in Berlin was once the Building Academy. It was bombed during World War II, and now only a corner remains.
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The AIDS memorial stele shows the words AGAINST OBLIVION in 22 languages to remember those who died from AIDS and those living with HIV.
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Berlin wouldn’t be a big city without years of technology growth. At the Deutsches Technikmuseum, you can explore both the best and darkest times in history.
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The Festival of Lights is an annual event in Berlin, where the city’s landmarks are transformed into a huge light show. Here’s where and when it happens.
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Have you seen the pink pipes in Berlin and wondered what they are used for? Then read on, because here’s the story of the pink, purple, and blue pipes of Berlin.
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A winter evening in 1919, Karl Liebknecht was taken to the Tiergarten and shot. Today, a memorial stone marks the spot of Karl Liebknecht’s murder.
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Berlin has many beaches by the lakes. Some charge an entrance fee. The beach at Flughafensee is a hidden gem, and it’s free.
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Brommybrücke was a bridge over the River Spree destroyed during the Battle of Berlin to stop the Red Army. The ruin of Brommybrücke still remain in the river.
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Since 1955, an eternal flame has burned in Berlin to remember the many Germans who were expelled from the former German territories after World War II.
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The Fichte Bunker has a long history from the Industrial Revolution to the Cold War. Today, the round building is a landmark in Kreuzberg.