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As a thriving, international metropolis and a city with a complex and rich history, Berlin is home to an eclectic variety of neighborhoods that offer an amazing variety of things to see and do, from sightseeing awe-inspiring historic monuments to enjoying the city's thriving nightlife scene.

Mitte is the central area of the city and the most popular tourist destination. It is home to Berlin's most famous pre-twentieth-century sites, including the most popular attraction, Unter den Linden. This famous, tree-lined boulevard begins at the famous and is lined with stately statues and the impressive homes of many of Berlin's major institutions, including Humboldt University and the Berlin State Library.

The boulevard takes you to the renowned art museums found at Museumsinsel (Museum Island). In Mitte, not only can you get your fill of Berlin's neoclassical architectural monuments, but you can relax among Berliners in Scheunenviertel, where you'll find plenty of street-side cafes and rows of independent boutiques and art galleries.

Mitte and its area known as Hackescher Markt, feature a lively nightlife, but if you're up for a more adventurous time, head to the Kreuzberg neighborhood, which has long been home to an edgier crowd. Alternative nightclubs and restaurants abound in this diverse neighborhood, which is also home to Berlin's largest Turkish population.

Prenzlauer Berg also boasts a thriving nightlife scene, with funky and fashionable clubs featuring music of all stripes. Once home to revolutionary intellectuals, the neighborhood still retains a decidedly artistic vibe, with an abundance of art galleries and independent boutiques to enjoy, not to mention several lovely and popular biergartens (beergardens).