Berlin- the great capital
Berlin is the capital and seat of government of Germany. As a city state, Berlin is an independent country and is the center of the metropolitan regi
on Berlin / Brandenburg. The city is an important center of politics, media, culture and science in Europe.The city is an important transportation hub and one of the most visited cities on the continent. Prominent institutions such as universities, research institutions and museums enjoy international recognition. Live and work in the city of artists and creators from around the world. Berlin's history, its nightlife and its diverse architecture are internationally known.
on Berlin / Brandenburg. The city is an important center of politics, media, culture and science in Europe.The city is an important transportation hub and one of the most visited cities on the continent. Prominent institutions such as universities, research institutions and museums enjoy international recognition. Live and work in the city of artists and creators from around the world. Berlin's history, its nightlife and its diverse architecture are internationally known. Basic Informations
Berlin is in the north-east of Germany and has 3.431.420 million inhabitants. Its area is 892,85 km2. The population density of Berlin is 3.848 inhabitants
per km2. In Berlin, the main language is German.The major of Berlin is Klaus Wowereit ,who is a member of the party SPD.Berlin is seperated in 12 parts, which are called Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Lichtenberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Mitte, Neukoelln, Pankow, Reinickendorf, Spandau, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Tempelhof-Schoeneberg, Treptow-Koepenick.
The climate:
The city is located in the temperate climate zone at the transition from maritime to continental climate. The average annual temperature in Berlin-Dahlem is 8.9 ° C and the mean annual rainfall is 581 mm. The warmest months are July and August
with an average of 18.5 or 17.7 ° C and the coldest January and February with -0.6 or -0.3 ° C on average. Most precipitation falls in July with an average of 70 mm, the lowest in March with an average of 31 mm.The second maximum from the southeast and east is often characterized by high pressure weather for continental air masses, which are depending on the season lead to very very cold days. The slight differences in height within the city to bring about a more homogenous urban climate.After all, however, Berlin also benefites by its huge share of greenery, more than 40% of the city is green. Berlin has more than 400,000 street trees .
with an average of 18.5 or 17.7 ° C and the coldest January and February with -0.6 or -0.3 ° C on average. Most precipitation falls in July with an average of 70 mm, the lowest in March with an average of 31 mm.The second maximum from the southeast and east is often characterized by high pressure weather for continental air masses, which are depending on the season lead to very very cold days. The slight differences in height within the city to bring about a more homogenous urban climate.After all, however, Berlin also benefites by its huge share of greenery, more than 40% of the city is green. Berlin has more than 400,000 street trees .Culture
Berlin is the most popular city in Germany. With many museums,theaters, parks and sights it is a very atractive place to go to. 2008 there were 17 million visitors counted during summertime.
A lot of artists go to the capital, because of its oppertunities and excitment.Berlin is one of the cities, which never sleep. There is always something going on.
Emblematic of Berlin, the Brandenburger Gate is the most awe-inspiring landmark in the city. There the world-famous boulevard Unter den Linden begins. Walking along and making small detours from this avenue one can catch a glimpse of the State Opera House, admire the Hedwig's Cathedral or take a closer look at the collections of the Old Museum, which reveal a microcosm of cultural excellence. Berlin landmarks, such as the Gendarmenmarkt and the French and German Cathedral ,including the Schauspielhaus, are the highest examples of the city's Classicist architecture. The list of significant structures goes further with the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, where one can find the famous terraces designed by Knobelsdorff, as well as the Neues Palais and Orangerie. From among the numerous monuments of Berlin, one of the most famous is the Schiller statue, which reminds the visitors of the city’s powerful literary tradition.
The government Building
Important collections of art can be found at the monumental Pergamon Museum, whose building resembles an ancient temple. Since the reunification of 1989, you can get there by a boat-ride on the Spree River (which passes by the Reichstagsgebäude – government buildings) or on foot, strolling through the historic inner city. Although much of the great art collections of former Berlin suffered the consequences of World War II, many paintings were saved stored in salt mines. Some pieces of art were preserved in the eastern part of the country, including a collection of ancient treasures discovered by 19th- and early 20th-century German archaeologists, and later were distributed among Berlin’s numerous museums. The Charlottenburg Palace, set west of the Tiergarten, offers enormous museum collections and royal apartments, while the Schlossgarten Charlottenburg is an example of truly beautiful landscape architecture. Another landmark is the Mausoleum with the tombs of Friedrich Wilhelm II and Queen Louise, which serves as an important memorial to the history of the Royal Family of Prussia.
The Charlottenburg Palace
Recent history of Berlin is reflected in the New Wall: a partial reconstruction of 70 metres of the Berlin Wall in Bernauer Strasse and Acker Strasse. It incorporates segments of the original wall, but is mainly made of steel and has tiny holes through which visitors may take a look to the other side. Other sites commemorating the city’s dark era include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, which occupies a vast area in central Berlin. The memorial, designed by architect Peter Eisenman, is set south of the Brandenburger Gate and was erected for the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.Berlin's architecture combines elements from almost all periods and all styles. Religious heritage is best represented by the 15th-century Gothic Marienkirche, which boasts a compelling image of a Danse Macabre. Industrial Art Nouveau can be seen at the building of Hackesche Hofe, a site laden with fashionable boutiques and art galleries
Recent history of Berlin is reflected in the New Wall: a partial reconstruction of 70 metres of the Berlin Wall in Bernauer Strasse and Acker Strasse. It incorporates segments of the original wall, but is mainly made of steel and has tiny holes through which visitors may take a look to the other side. Other sites commemorating the city’s dark era include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, which occupies a vast area in central Berlin. The memorial, designed by architect Peter Eisenman, is set south of the Brandenburger Gate and was erected for the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.Berlin's architecture combines elements from almost all periods and all styles. Religious heritage is best represented by the 15th-century Gothic Marienkirche, which boasts a compelling image of a Danse Macabre. Industrial Art Nouveau can be seen at the building of Hackesche Hofe, a site laden with fashionable boutiques and art galleries
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