Berlin was quite different to what I expected, but Emma and I had a fabulous time. We enjoyed good food (restaurant reviews in separate posts), laughed A LOT and walked lots taking in the sights.

On the Saturday we started the day at the Berlin Wall museum for some contemporary history. It was very educational and well worth a visit. After that we walked around for the rest of the day exploring Berlin. The city is a fun fix of old and new, pretty and ugly.

Emma at The Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe.

An obligatory tourist picture by Brandenburger Tor.

Strasse des 17. Juni by Brandenburger Tor.

Reichstag (the Parliament).

Modern architecture.

The river Spree.

Brandenburger Tor.

Gendarmenmarkt (Cavalry square) with pretty old buildings.

Den iconic green man; a little chubbier than the regular one.

A typical Berlin view; old meets new.

Die Fernsehenturm (Television tower) which you can spot from anywhere in the city.

The River Spree.

Graffiti.

The Lipstick and the Powder Compact by Kurfürstendamm.

 

A walking talking sausage stand. I didn’t buy any but they looked and smelled great!