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Just south of Mitte is Kreuzberg, where you should head if you're looking for exciting nightlife and alternative urban adventure. Formerly cornered by the Berlin Wall, the neighborhood has a history of being populated by a more "edgy" crowd. Today, it is home to the largest concentration of Turkish immigrants in Germany, as well as an eclectic mix of punks, anarchists, students, hippies, and young urbanites -- making for plenty of great people watching.

Visitors looking for exciting nightlife and restaurants should head to one of two main streets: Edgy alternative clubs offer plenty of adventure in Oranienstraße, while gay venues and great live music abound in the slightly more polished Bergmannstrasse/Mehringdamm area. During the day, spend your time people-watching, enjoy a leisurely meal at a cafe on the Landwehrkanal, or visit one of two historic museums: the House at Checkpoint Charlie, or the Jewish Museum.