Checkpoint Charlie.Occupying a prominent space between Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, this Holocaust Memorial has almost 3,000 gray oblong pillars, arranged at varying heights, that form a labyrinth intended to reference the disorientation felt by Europe’s hunted Jewish population.One of the best-known landmarks of Germany. Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous histories of Germany and Europe, but also of European unity and peace.Built in 1791. The back of Brandenburg Gate, it was my better picture.The Berlin Wall Art. One side represents the free expression of the open society of West Berlin, while on the other was the blank walls of the repressed society that was East Berlin. The art was stunning. Behind me is the river dividing East and West Berlin.I think this is a great example of art. It is a solitary figure shouting for peace towards mighty establishments as the world goes past without paying much attention. We walked from the Brandenburg Gate towards the direction of the Victory Column, and we saw this (rather) unusual statue in the middle of the road. Created by Gerhard Marcks in 1966. They said the inscription is a quote from Italian poet, Francesco Petrarch, “I wander through the world and cry ‘Peace, peace, peace.”Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.Berlin stands with Ukraine.
Kaufhaus des Westens, KaDeWe, department store.
KaDeWe is a huge and impressive department store. Whether you actually intend to shop or casually stroll around, it is seven floors of heaven.You have to be let in. They don’t approve just anyone. ; )Here we are on the seventh floor, and this is the champagne bar and out-of-this-world food options floor. A Moet and Chandon bar, Veuve Clicquot bar, macaroons to die for and really anything else you wanted.
Christmas Markets in Berlin. They are huge, we went to two or three. Their seasonal go to drink is glo-vin or Glühwein (glow wine–really a mulled wine) to keep you warm. ; ) Their specialty foods seem to be, at least by the sheer number of the vendors selling these foods,
chocolate covered fruit skewers
wurst and currywurst (the currywurst was very good)
Dream to Travel from NCM 