Berlin is slowly but consistently conquering it’s place as the capital of Europe. Berlin is one of my favorite cities in the world. Now I can enjoy my love of the city through a new and colorful blog Berlin101.
My visit to Berlin
After the reunification of Berlin and Germany in the years 1989 – 1990, the city is rebuilt. Massively. I’ve been there with a friend in October 2000, when the country was celebrating 10 years to the reunification and soon after the new German parliament became open to the public.
More pictures of Berlin
Despite the cold weather and the rain, we had a great time. There are lots of things to see there: historical buildings from various eras and new super modern complexes such as the Potsdam Platz (nice panorama here), built on the ruins of the infamous Berlin Wall.
In addition, the night life there was quite vibrant, but still somewhat “under construction” like the whole of the city.
But, we did get lucky to see a demonstration of Hizballah and Iran supporters. The second Intifada broke out about a week before our visit there. Here’s the evidence:
Berlin today and tomorrow
But today, in 2007, Berlin is attracting young people from all the country, and from many other European countries as well. It’s becoming an international cosmopolitan city. New York – but in a more cultural-European-German direction. In the past few years, it is also becoming a center for arts. And, nightlife there is becoming wilder (that’s what I’ve heard). My cousin will be there next week, so I’ll get his impressions.
So, as I see it, the future sees Berlin as the center of Europe, and not only geographically. With the EU’s expansion to the east and the massive rebuilding of the united city, it will be the capital.
The new and recommended blog
Want to know more about Berlin? The new aforementioned blog features the highlights of the city with a very interesting point of view. The writers writers have deep historical knowledge about the city and the culture, with an expertise on the dark Nazi years as well.
In addition, they add their personal perspective. This turns the from a list of facts to something truly valuable. And of course, there are lots of pictures! My recommendation: Berlin101
