Places
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The first gay rights organization in the world was founded in Berlin. Today, a colorful memorial near the parliament building honors its legacy.
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The Berlin Wall fell on November 9th, 1989, at the border crossing on Bornholmer Straße. Today, it is a memorial where you can relive that historic evening.
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Looking for a place to cool off with your kids? The water playground in Weinbergspark is perfect for splashing around while you enjoy a picnic.
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The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park is the largest of its kind in Berlin in terms of area. You feel small there, surrounded by propaganda and war graves.
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Topography of Terror is a museum about the Third Reich. Here, you’ll be taken on a political journey through the darkest period in German history.
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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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The Bethlehem Church was blown up after World War II. Today, a sculpture called Memorias Urbana stands as an outline of the church on the church square.
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The Computer Games Museum has vintage computers, arcade machines, and gaming consoles. You can also play some of the games on their original devices.
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The gay victims memorial reminds us that tens of thousands of LGBT+ individuals were convicted and sent to concentration camps in Nazi Germany.
