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As the capital of Germany, Berlin has faced many obstacles. Since the 13th century, the city has been the capital of Prussia, German Empire, the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich and East Germany. It was heavily damaged by two World Wars and divided by the Berlin Wall for 28 years. But despite its tumultuous past, the city has been able to bounce back several times and currently enjoys being the unofficial capital of Western culture.

Home to 3.4 million people, Berlin is the second largest city in the European Union. It is a major center of commerce, politics, media and art. Federal buildings, museums, major universities and commercial buildings can all be found here. The city also has plenty of grandiose architecture; modern building juxtaposed against the historical buildings that were able to survive the many wars the city has witnessed.

As an extremely liberal city, Germans embrace people's differences. It has a sizable city centre in the Mitte area, a popular gay district in Kreuzber and a red-light district that puts Amsterdam to shame. Nightlife in Berlin is an experience, as the bars and clubs can be found all over in the city and in the oddest locations.

As a tourist, the city is easy to explore, thanks to the efficient U-Bahn, or subway, system, which covers 94.3 miles across nine lines.

Last 3 tips about Berlin from our guests:

Eros from Melbourne, VC, AU was a guest at Mercure Airport Hotel Berlin Tegel

Berlin is such a beautiful and wonderful city that captures your heart the moment you arrive. There is so much to see and do in Berlin that it can be hard to know where to start. Firstly, I would recommend doing any one of the numerous walking tours around the city to collect your bearings and also to learn more about the history of city and Germany as a whole. When travelling around the city use the public transport system as it is one of the best in the world wit cheap, convenient, clean, safe and well integrated with overland and underground trains, as well as buses. And finally, eat everything. German food has long been at the butt of food jokes (slightly less than English cooking)but it is simply fantastic with a diverse range of foods to pick from, but for me nothing can beat currywurst mit brochen.
Anonymous from Haverhill, GB was a guest at SORAT Hotel Ambassador

Use any of the tourist buses, good value for money and many of them can be used for two days.
Anonymous was a guest at Hotel Boulevard am KurfÃ¼rstendamm

Berlin is a great city to visit. I highly recommend this hotel.

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