Greetings, fellow explorers! It’s high time to travel through the History of the Royal Berlin: are you ready? Let us walk in the footprints of the Hohenzollerns the royal family that influenced this royal city. Whether you want to visit a palace or explore a landmark, this walking tour will reveal all the best parts of having a Royal Berlin experience. Let’s get started!
1. Start at the Brandenburg Gate
We start our list with the Brandenburg Gate – this is an emblematic sightseeing that shows Berlin’s glorious history. Gaze at this massive gargantuan structure that divided east and West Berlin. You should pause for sometime and watch it’s neoclassical architecture and the Quadriga, a sculpture of the Roman goddess of victory on the gate. Do not forget to take great pictures before going to the next place of attraction.
2. Explore Charlottenburg Palace
The next place you should consider is the beautiful Charlottenburg Palace which is the largest palace in Berlin. Admire the rich Prussian architecture, try to take a look at the baroque gardens. You should not leave without visiting the State Apartments that give one an idea of the way the Hohenzollern rulers led their lavish lives. Spend as much time as you want walking around a beautiful lake and you might even have a good picnic of your choice too.
3. Tours to the Unter den Linden Boulevard
When you are still walking through the Royal Berlin, go to the Unter den Linden Boulevard. This is a significant avenue of this historic city where you will find the Berlin State Opera, the famous Humboldt University among places such as the Neue Wache memorial. Listen to the sounds of the city, cross beautiful structures, and look at the picturesque little cafes.
3.1 Admire the Berlin Cathedral
Hugging the periphery of the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral is other notable place to visit. Notice its great design and ornamentations on both exterior and interior. Go up the dome for some beautiful and breathtaking view of the city of Berlin and explore the Sauer organ in the main nave. Spend some good time below wandering through the crypts and chapels that great stories of history can be heard from all.
4. Roam around Museum Island
Learn about the cultural history and arts on Museum Island with five outstanding galleries and museums. Exavate yourself in classical civilization at the Pergamon Museum – here many large structures from the antique world have been reconstructed in stunning detail. Take a look at the Alttes Museum, which contains marvelous collection of Greek and Romans, or admire face of Nefertiti in the Neues Museum.
5. Finish your trip in the Reichstag Building
There’s no better place to leave your tour than the Reichstag Building, which houses the German parliament. Admire the fusion of historic architecture and contemporary additions, most notably the stunning glass dome. Navigate to the dome’s rooftop terrace for an even better chance to glimpse Berlin in a full 360 degree glory. It is also important to pre-register online in order to optimize the process of entry.
Additional Tips:
- Appropriate foot wear is recommended and it is recommended to dress in some sort of athletic ware, as this tour will require extensive walking.
- As to knowing more about the royal history of Berlin, one might decide to agree to take a guided tour.
- It is good to have a map or better still use a map application on the phone in order to help when finding your way around the city.
- If at all possible, take time and sit in some of the beautiful parks and gardens that are found all along the route.
- Have traditional foods at nearby cafés and restaurants to get the most out of Berlin’s taste buds.
Are you ready to get to know the old face of Berlin: Royal? Fasten your walking shoes, grab your camera and take this wonderful opportunity to travel through time. On the footsteps of the Hohenzollerns, get involved in the time of Hohenzollerns and make ultimate moments memorable within the oldest City of Berlin. Happy exploring!
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