I must confess. I was uneducated about Berlin, Germany. I suppose I only envisioned the Cold War era, thinking it wouldn’t be a place I’d find enjoyable. How wrong I was! So incorrect that I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
I cherish those moments when I travel to a location that is not just visually stunning, but also provides a history lesson I didn’t realize I required. We were there for only a day, and it was simply perfect. The weather was exquisite, allowing us to stroll around the city and discover everything it offered.
There were countless “oh my gosh!” encounters for both my husband and me. We took a tour that showcased the striking contrast between West and East Berlin—even after all these years.
The remnants of the Berlin Wall stretch across the entire city. We were amazed as we moved freely from one side to another, contemplating the many who had lost their lives for the chance to do so in the past.
We also visited the site of the infamous book burning at Bebelplatz. The memorial there was a concealed library, which was incredibly impressive to witness.
The bear has become a representation of Berlin, and we delighted in spotting the various interpretations of it throughout the city.
This Holocaust Memorial was amongst the most impactful I have ever experienced. We again explored independently, simply absorbing it all.
I enjoyed a fan moment when we discovered that the Ante Nationalgalerie was featuring an Impressionist art exhibit. That is my favorite art style, and I was thrilled to see it being displayed while we were there!
For example? Here I am, totally geeking out. It was incredible to observe their brush strokes! Their signatures! Oh my. Much love, Claude.
There is SO MUCH more I could say about Berlin, but just know that I wasn’t particularly eager about the visit…and then I was undeniably proven WRONG. It was both beautiful AND rich in history. Highly recommended!
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