In no other city in Germany can you experience the effects of 28 years of German unification as directly as in Berlin. With its numerous sights, the capital reminds us at every turn of its former division at the end of World War II, made physical with the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961. The Brandenburg Gate has come to represent Berlin, marooned as it was between the two sides of the Wall.After the Wall opened on the night of 9 November 1989, thousands of people from East and West came together to celebrate around the landmark. With the Wall long gone, the Brandenburg Gate has become symbolic of a reunited Germany and is the ideal starting point for your journey into Germany's past.

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Tracing German history with the Berlin CityTourCard

With the Berlin CityTourCard, you can discover Berlin without worrying about travel costs, because the ticket is already included. Thanks to the city's outstanding transport network, you can move freely by bus or rail (S-Bahn or U-Bahn). So travel back in time and visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and the longest preserved section of the Wall now known as the East Side Gallery, and relive the dramatic events at the border that once divided the city. The asisi panorama "The Wall" by artists Yadegar Asis is a 360° depiction of life in the shadow of the Wall, housed in a 15 x 60m steel cylinder. From a visitor's platform, you get a birds-eye view of Kreuzberg in the 1980s and see how tense everyday life was in an occupied city. Head to the famous Checkpoint Charlie to learn about the former American-controlled border crossing to East Berlin. You can find an original East German watch tower on Erna-Berger-Straße. Climb it for another good impression of life in Berlin not all that long ago. Compare the TV Tower on Alexanderplatz in the centre of former East Berlin with the Radio Tower in West Berlin or visit the Reichstag building, renovated with a striking glass dome and seat of the German government since 1997. Compare the ruins of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Kurfürstendamm in West Berlin with the equally majestic Unter den Linden and the imposing Berlin Cathedral in the East. Thankfully, you can now move about freely between both sides of the city. And the Berlin CityTourCard lets you stay flexible in planning your tour, allowing you to reach all the important sights and museums by public transport.

 

Tangible history in Berlin

As a holder of the Berlin CityTourCard, you receive up to 30% discount off  admission to various events, sights, and museums. The Wall Museum illustrates the situation during the Cold War and documents numerous escape attempts, including several of the ingenious devices people came up with in their desperation. The Berlin Story Museum presents the history of Berlin including the years of division in a multimedia format. You shouldn't miss a visit to the interactive GDR Museum, which gives you an interesting insight into everyday life under Communism. Another way to get to know Berlin is the Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour offered by Berlin City Circle Yellow Sightseeing. Save 25% with the CityTourCard. You decide where to board and get off the bus as it makes its way across the city. The perfect combination of independent exploring, while ensuring you don't miss any of the top sights. You can choose a CityTourCard valid for 48 or 72 hours or four or five calendar days. The more time you spend in the city, of course, the better you will be able to understand Berlin and its history, as well as the full implications of German reunification. Especially since the most striking edifice in the history of the city, i.e. the Berlin Wall, no longer stands! Today's Berlin stands for freedom, tolerance, and the diverse ways people choose to live! The Berlin CityTourCard is the perfect companion for a carefree, affordable trip to Germany's capital. Book your CityTourCard online today and get ready to go on a tour of discovery with great discounts and unlimited transport!

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