Berlin is the capital, most populous and largest city in Germany, also a city-state and thus an independent state in the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin, by the number of residents is the second largest city (3.4 million) in the EU
The first German Bundestag after reunification decided in 1991 that Berlin as the federal capital should also be the seat of the Bundestag, the Federal Government and the Federal Council. Since 1994, also the first office of the Federal President is in Berlin, in 1999 the government move took place
As one of the most influential political centers of the European Union and due its cultural heritage, Berlin is one of the most visited cities on the continent. The city is a major transportation hub and an important economic, cultural and educational center in Germany. Outstanding institutions such as universities, research institutions, theaters, museums as well as festivals, nightlife and the architecture of Berlin enjoy worldwide reputation.
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Outstanding landmark of the city has become for various reasons, the Brandenburg Gate and the conspicuous landmarks the TV tower on Alexanderplatz in Berlin-center as well as the radio tower on the exhibition site in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Other attractions:
The Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, Alexanderplatz and Nikolaiviertel
The Berlin Museum Island is historically the nucleus of Berlin's museum landscape and with its museums today a much visited destination for tourists and one of the most important museum complexes in the world. Since 1999, the museum is one of the world's unique structure and cultural ensemble of the world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
The Evangelic Berlin Cathedral stands on Berlin's Spree Island (whose northern part is known as Museum Island). Today the Berlin Cathedral and its predecessor buildings have been since 1536 burial site of the Hohenzollern.
Unter den Linden in Berlin is one of the most famous urban boulevards in Europe. It leads from Pariser Platz at the east side of the Brandenburg Gate, where located are also the same-named subway station, the new building of the Academy of Arts and the famous Hotel Adlon about 1.5 km eastbound to the castle bridge which connects the Museum Island and the eastern center with the conspicuous television tower. It is a central transport axis in central Berlin and connects many major facilities and attractions together. As legendary metropolitan avenue it has a colorful history.
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