Berlin Episode 04 The Tiergarten and the Ku’Damm

There might be fewer 'must-sees' in the western half of Berlin than further east, but they are winners: a glorious park which began life as a 16th century royal hunting ground and is today the green heart of everyone's Berlin; and a fascinating church, rebuilt after the devastation of World War II, combining the remains with a beautiful new church, forming both a memorial of reconciliation and a modern place of worship.  Oh, and the city's very classiest department store.  We guide you round the area and fill in the history and culture which will enhance your visit.

Useful links  

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/tiergarten  
https://www.berlin.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/3560160-3558930-siegessaeule.html (Victory Column)
https://www.visitberlin.de/en/kaiser-wilhelm-memorial-church 
https://www.zoo-berlin.de/en 

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-tourist-info-centres 
https://www.germany.travel/en/home.html

 

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