Berlin

Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a city rich in contrasts, where centuries-old heritage meets a modern, creative spirit. Known for landmarks like the towering Fernsehturm (TV Tower) at Alexanderplatz, Berlin’s skyline captures its East-West divide, with reminders of the Berlin Wall still visible along the East Side Gallery. This sprawling city, three times the size of Paris, boasts over 1,700 bridges—more than Venice—and is intertwined with green spaces like the Tiergarten and lakes that make up nearly a third of its area. Berlin is also a hub for tech innovation and startups, drawing young entrepreneurs from around the world. The local cuisine, from the famous currywurst to the popular döner kebab, reflects the city’s multicultural identity, as does its vibrant art scene, best exemplified by the street art in neighborhoods like Kreuzberg. With over 170 museums and a transit system considered among the best in the world, Berlin has grown from its post-war “gray city” reputation into one of Europe’s most engaging urban landscapes