Berlin

First completed in 1894, the Reichstag is home to the German Parliament. This building is both a historical edifice and architectural wonder. It also represents Germany's commitment to renewable energy with its massive solar panel roof and abundance of natural light. Take a free 90-minute guided tour or simply explore the distinctive glass dome for panoramic views across the city, plus a peek into the debating chamber directly below.

Security is tight, so you'll need to book your visit in advance and bring your passport or ID with you.

Designed by Prussian masterbuilder Carl Gotthard Langhans, this 18th-century monument is one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. This towering royal city gate symbolizes Germany’s history of reunification.

Admire the monument's neo-classical style inspired by the gateway to the Acropolis in Athens, and explore the rest of the Pariser Platz.

Standing on a 4.7-acre field, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe commemorates the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

Made up of 2,711 concrete slabs of different heights with sloping floors, it’s an abstract, open site that creates an unconventional place of remembrance. Both the memorial and the underground information center are free to visit.

Derived from the NATO phonetic alpahabet, Checkpoint Charlie is the third border crossing opened by the Allies in Berlin. It sits on the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Zimmerstrasse separating East and West Germany.

Travel back in time and pose for a photo at the symbol of the city's division, and where numerous civilian escapes were attempted. Visit the Mauermuseum from €14.50 to see original escape objects including a mini submarine and a hot air balloon!

A towering landmark in the cityscape, Berlin’s largest church is not technically a cathedral, but the name – Berliner Dom in German – has stuck.

If you think the façade is remarkable, the interior is just as impressive! Entry is €7 and includes the Baptismal and Matrimonial Chapel, the museum and the breathtaking Dome walkway. Check out the Hohenzollern Crypt, where Prussian royals rest in ornate sarcophagi.

In the district of Mitte lies Berlin’s incredible museum island which houses five world-renowned museums. This unique ensemble houses unique artifacts and artworks with collections spanning from over 6,000 years of human history. 

If you don't have much time to explore, head for the popular Pergamon Museum to see the bust of Nefertiti and the Ishtar Gate. Note that the hall containing the Pergamon Altar is currently closed for refurbishment.

Stretching up to 1.3 km, the East Side Gallery is the longest open-air art gallery in the world. As soon as the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, 118 artists set to work on the east side, resulting in iconic images and colorful political commentary.

The walk along the wall is free and open to all. Look out for Dmitri Vrubel’s Fraternal Kiss and Birgit Kinders’ Trabant.