City: Mitte
Top Things to do in Mitte
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Mitte, Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Restaurants in Berlin
1. Pierre Boulez Saal
2. Brandenburg Gate
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4.5 based on 45,948 reviews
Located in no-man's land between East and West Germany during the Cold War, this famous monument, built during the 18th-century reign of Friedrich Wilhelm II, has long been a defining symbol of Berlin and both the city's division and unification.
Reviewed By highlandninja - Forfar, United Kingdom
This is another one of Europe’s iconic landmarks. I first saw this in 1988 from a trip to the East side back then there was nothing built on either side or around it and the wall directly behind it. The return to the city 30 years later I expected a lot to be different and a lot of changes, I was not wrong. The area has now been heavily developed on both sides. However the status of the gates itself is fabulous. In great condition they are a true status symbol. I visited at night and during the day for photos and you get a different view of them at each different time of the day I have to say that we were lucky in the fact that on this occasion due to CV there were little to nobody about and got photos with very few people in them. On a normal day this place would be crawling with tourist. You can get through the gates and into the park now and the opportunities for photos are endless if you have a little imagination. We walked everywhere and this is a good 20 minute walk from (Alexanderplatz) but you pass so much on the way so I advise walking . The tube is easy to work out and travel on but you see nothing on the way. Brandenburger Tor station was also closed this day so made no odds to me. Advise is to go more than once given the chance at night it’s lit up daytime sun shines through the pillars even got photos in the rain an iconic landmark of Europe recommended any time of the day during the year.
3. Museum Island
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4.5 based on 8,925 reviews
Home to three famous museums - the Pergamon, the Altes and the Bode.
4. Friedrichstadt-Palast
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4.5 based on 5,022 reviews
More than one hundred artists on the biggest theatre stage in the world. With half a million guests every year, the Palast is the #1 theatre in Berlin.The Palast in Berlin is the first choice for those wishing to experience something utterly unique and thoroughly fascinating - perfectly including international visitors who do not speak German. Welcome to Berlin, welcome to the Palast.
5. Gendarmenmarkt
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4.5 based on 7,567 reviews
This picturesque town square is surrounded by several historic structures.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Gendarmenmarkt is a public square in Berlin and quite possibly the most beautiful square in Berlin. Three sides of the square are dominated by the architectural ensemble of the Berlin concert hall, the French Cathedral and the German Cathedral, with a monument to Friedrich Schiller on the centre of the square. Worth coming here to see four major Berlin landmarks in one go.
6. Nicholas Quarter
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4.5 based on 571 reviews
The recently revitalized trendy area situated around St. Nicholas Church.
Reviewed By Huw85Thomas
Close to the hustle and bustle of Alexander Platz but a lot calmer and quieter. While a lot of the original medieval town was destroyed by allied bombing, it has been rebuilt in keeping with its history. A lovely area to wander, or visit a cafe or bar, for a drink with far fewer tourists than the neighbouring areas.
7. Konzerthaus
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4.5 based on 434 reviews
This renowned performance center re-opened in 1984 decades after being damaged by air attacks during World War II and now hosts a variety of concerts.
8. Deutsches Historisches Museum
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4.5 based on 3,941 reviews
The German Historical Museum presents itself in two buildings: In the unique Baroque Zeughaus and the neighbouring modern exhibition hall designed by the Chinese-American architect Ioeh Minh Pei. The 300-year old Zeughaus is one of the most important buildings of the Baroque period in Berlin and the oldest buildings at the boulevard Unter den Linden. In 2006 the Permanent Exhibition “German History in Images and Artefacts” was inaugurated here; it showcases 2000 years of eventful and enthralling German history as seen within its European context. 8000 selected objects from the extensive collections of the German Historical Museum furnish valuable evidence of history and reveal, on a surface area of 8000 square meters, a fascinating and vivid picture of the past. Supplementing the Permanent Exhibition are specialized temporary exhibitions displayed in the fascinating exhibition building designed by I.M. Pei. The spacious new structure with its glass and steel entrance lobby and distinctive winding staircase was opened in 2003. Definitive events and facets of German history are presented in a variety of special exhibitions on the four floors of the new building.
Reviewed By STE00793 - London, United Kingdom
- Staff were super friendly and helpful on arrival - Audio guide is a must - Very well laid out and curated - Lots of things to learn and interested pieces - WELL worth a visit in Berlin if you want to learn more about the history of Germany
9. GDR Watch Tower
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4.5 based on 508 reviews
Due to Corona the tower is only temporarily open. Get more information in our Museum “DIE MAUER | THE WALL” around the corner on Leipziger Platz 11 or check www.berlinwallexpo.de After 1989, almost all relics of the Berlin Wall have been demolished. The only authentic watchtower in the City of Berlin is located at Potsdamer Platz. There were more than 200 of this type along the Wall. The watchtower is most likely the oldest testimonial of the German separation. As a private initiative, we have taken it over from the City of Berlin, refurbished it and made it accessible to the public.
Reviewed By Huw85Thomas
This tower is located down a quiet dead end street a few minutes from Potsdamer Platz so easy to visit if you’re in the area, or walking between Pd. Pl. and checkpoint Charlie. The tower itself is surprisingly small and I imagine very cramped for the sentries manning it. Probably isn’t worth a special trip just on its own however if you’re nearby it’s worth a small detour
10. Alter Juedischer Friedhof
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