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Berlin, Germany
Berlin, a city that until November 1989 was divided by the politics of the Cold War, encapsulates 20th century European history. But with a rich history dating back to 1247, and over 80 galleries, it is much more than just a symbol of the Iron Curtain. |
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Most cities only have one center, but Berlin has two. Although East and West Berlin have successfully interwoven to form a more-or-less homogeneous city, city planners are still trying to cope with the "problem" of two centers.
Brandenburg... [ more ] |
| Berlin is in good shape - and that's despite, not because, of its 800-year long history.
Back in 1300, the two neighboring trading towns of Berlin and Coelln joined forces centering in the district now called Mitte (meaning "center"). All but... [ more ] |
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