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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 11:10
- 🌧 64 °F
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French and Herman dome
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
These are the French and German "Cathedrals". The French part was for the French Protestants. The French one has a feather with the statue on top, so it is just slightly taller. The Square is calledLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 11:27
- 🌧 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 148 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’28” N 13°23’26” E
Checkpoint Charley
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
So, something I didn't know about Checkpoint Charlie, is the reason for the name. It was the 3rd checkpoint. The first was Alpha. The second was Bravo. So the third was named Charlie. I'm going to tryLäs mer
ResenärI'm not sure if he was a real person or not. Charlie is because it was the 3rd checkpoint, and Charlie is the 3rd letter in the NATO phonetic alphabet: Alpha, Brovo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, ect.
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 12:00
- 🌧 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 128 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’46” N 13°22’54” E
Hitler Bunker
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Now it's a larking lot. However, under the parking lot os where the famous Hitler bunker was located. In the final days of World War II, that bunker is where he, and many of his officers, killedLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 12:10
- 🌧 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 105 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’50” N 13°22’48” E
Memorial for the Murdered Jews
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
This is a memorial in honor of the Jews who were murdered by the Nazis. There are 2,711 slabs in the memorial. The setup is not a "maze" but is disorienting/confusing. This was done on purpose. TheLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 13:00
- 🌧 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 157 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’2” N 13°23’17” E
Der Amplemann
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
This was our first stop. Let me introduce you to the "Ampelmann" (the traffic light man). These are what was used on the eastern side of Berlin for pedestrian crossings. Now that can be seen outsideLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 15:15
- 🌧 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 115 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’59” N 13°22’47” E
Tour Finished Well
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
We finished our tour with Anika. She did a great job. There were 2 people on the tour that I spent most of my time with: Christians and Kees. Christiana was born in Austria, grew up in Argentina, andLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 16:10
- 🌧 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 82 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’8” N 13°24’3” E
Berliner Dom - Inside
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
The Berlin Cathedral is beautiful! Berlin was destroyed during World War II. The vast majority of "old" buildings are new buildings but done to match the original. Thankfully, this one was onlyLäs mer
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 16:25
- 🌧 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 128 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’9” N 13°24’4” E
Berliner Dom - Tombs
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Here were some of the interesting tombs that are in the Cathedral.
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 16:50
- 🌧 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 89 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’8” N 13°24’4” E
Berliner Dom - Roof
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Kees wanted to climb the 270+ stairs so we could get to the very top of the dome. It took a lot out of us, but it was worth it!
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 17:35
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 118 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’35” N 13°22’34” E
Berlin Wall
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Then we headed to the Wall. Here is part of the Berlin Wall that is still standing. There are other parts of it across the city. There are two specific parts I want to see tomorrow if I can.
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 17:50
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 125 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’32” N 13°22’42” E
Deutschlandmuseum
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
This museum showed the evolution of what is now Germany. They started over 2,000 years ago and continue until the present day. It is a very interactive place, and their visuals were great!
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- onsdag 23 juli 2025 21:00
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 154 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’41” N 13°23’21” E
Restaurant Maximilians Berlin
23 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Kees and I finished off the night at a Bavarian restaurant. The employees all wore the traditional Bavarian outfits. I really liked my food. Kees was disappointed with the size of the schnitzel. WeLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 09:00
- ☁️ 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 144 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’27” N 13°23’25” E
Checkpoint Charlie
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I went back for more pictures!
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 09:20
- ☁️ 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 138 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’17” N 13°24’48” E
Metro Bear
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Mom kept talking about the Berlin Beers, and now I'm noticing them in random places. This one was in the Metro!
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 09:30
- ☁️ 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 115 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’14” N 13°24’36” E
Restaurant Bear
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
And here's another outside a restaurant!
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 09:40
- ☁️ 64 °F
- Höjd över havet: 125 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’15” N 13°24’34” E
Fernsentor
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
I'm going to go up to the round part later today. I've already got my ticket!
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 09:45
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 112 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’47” N 13°20’10” E
Neptune Fountain
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Our guide is going to meet us in front of the Red City Hall (the building is red, hense the name). They actually meant across the street from it at the edge of a little park. In the park there was aLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 10:00
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 157 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’6” N 13°24’28” E
Walking Tour
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Today I had the Communist and Socialist tour. Tina was the guide, and she was the one who designed this tour for the company
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 10:15
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 125 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’8” N 13°24’27” E
Female Construction Worker
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Something that the communists/socialists were very proud of was the rights of women. This picture celebrates their ability to work. In respect to women's rights, East Germany was far ahead of WestLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 10:33
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 108 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’1” N 13°24’14” E
Rathaus Brüke
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
This is the view from the City Hall Bridge.
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 10:35
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Höjd över havet: 108 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’1” N 13°24’14” E
Former Royal Stables - The Karls
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
This used to be the Royal Stablrs. It is now a music school. There are two bronze sculptures on either side. The left side is of Karl Marx, who is often referred to as the father of communism becauseLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 12:05
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Höjd över havet: 151 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’12” N 13°25’23” E
Wolf Bierman
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Our guide told us about a song that she really liked. It is called Die Stasi-Ballade by Wolf Biermann. It's about a man who knows he is being surveyed and is describing how well the secret police knowLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 13:00
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Höjd över havet: 112 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°30’14” N 13°26’34” E
Eastside Gallery
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
This is the most famous part of the wall that is still standing. I regretted not seeing it when I was in Berlin the last time (20 years ago.... eesh!). One of the big reasons I picked this walkingLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 15:30
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Höjd över havet: 125 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’15” N 13°24’34” E
Fernsehturm
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
This is the famous Fernsehturm (TV Tower). The 360° view is amazing. A level above that is a restaurant, but it requires a reservation. In the first picture, you can see Das Rotes Rathaus (the RedLäs mer
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- torsdag 24 juli 2025 17:20
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Höjd över havet: 95 ft
- TysklandBerlin52°31’13” N 13°23’14” E
Dönner Kabab
24 juli, Tyskland ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
While it isn't German food, Dönners are very popular in Berlin due to the large Turkish population. It is typically made with lamb (although sometimes beef) that is on a vertical spit that rotates inLäs mer