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Top 10 reasons why Berlin is Europe's coolest city
When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, it left a giant empty swath through the centre of the city.
When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, it left a giant empty swath through the centre of the city.
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Understated but cool, Berlin is an eclectic mix of glamour and quirks.
From World War II history to vegan fare, Berlin is a city with amazing food, city beaches and spectacular nights out.
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Unified Germany's capital is a bohemian kind of place, where freedom and creativity are revered more than labels or luxury.
Berlin has become Europe's go-to city for young, creative types for a good reason.
We are visiting Zagan in may where our father was a POW.
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Understated but cool, Berlin is an eclectic mix of glamour and quirks. River-side bars, posh restaurants and underground clubs; the city is a balance between modern efficiency, grandeur and rich culture. Cruise the city, east to west; wonder through endless halls of museums; explore inner-city graffiti laneways; find gems in the outlying boroughs; but don't miss the Brandenburg Gate or the East Side Gallery.