Berlin 2012 part 2
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This document provides summaries of several notable landmarks and historical sites in Berlin, Germany. It describes the Der Fernsehturm (TV Tower) and how its shadow can form a cross shape. The Berliner Dom is noted for its acoustics and crypts of Prussian rulers. A memorial was erected near the Brandenburg Gate for Georg Elser, who attempted to assassinate Hitler. It also mentions the Olympic Stadium, Sachsenhausen concentration camp, the Berlin Wall, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Reichstag building, Hohensch旦nhausen Prison, Kaiser Wilhelm Ged辰chtniskirche church, and the Pergamon Museum.
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Berlin 2012 part 2
- 1. Der Fernsehturm This is sometimes known as the Popes revenge, as the Tower, the pride of the former anti-religious DDR, can cast a shadow in the form of a Cross!
- 2. Der Berliner Dom This has wonderful acoustics and also contains many crypts of the Hohenzollerns, who ruled Prussia and built many of thei great buildings.
- 3. Georg Elser This is a new memorial to an amazing man called Georg Elser, who sadly died at Sachsenhausen KZ. This has been erected on an unremarkable street corner,near the Brandenburg Gate. It is very striking!
- 4. Das Olympiastadion - This was built by the Nazis for the 1936 Olympics, and it was renovated ten years ago. It is an amzing site with an amazing history, ranging from Jesse Owens to Zineden Zidane! Sam loved it!
- 5. Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp - This is situated north of Berlin in Oranienburg, and is a difficult but worthwhile visit, which reminds of the depths to which man can sink, if good men do nothing.
- 6. The Berlin Wall This is what the Berlin Wall looked like to East Berliners (minus these 4!). Almost impenetrable. At least 136 people were killed trying to cross the Anti-Fascist Protection Barrier in the middle of Berlin. Many more died elsewhere trying to flee from the DDR.
- 7. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This memorial was erected in the last ten years, and has become a must-see in modern Berlin. It remains controversial, but a visit to the Visitors Centre below the memorial brings home why it was built, and why we must never forget. The memorial itself is quite inspiring and thought-provoking!
- 8. The Reichstag The German Parliament building, whose fiery destruction in 1933 was used by the Nazis to help them gain power. After reunification it was renovated by Lord Norman Foster and is now both historic and modern, and well worth a visit, especially to the wonderful glass dome.
- 9. Hohensch旦nhausen Prison and Interrogation Centre This was where any political prisoners were taken in the DDR, by the Stasi, the DDR Secret Police. By psychological means used here, prisoners were forced to confess and to inform on their friends and families.
- 10. Kaiser Wilhelm Ged辰chtniskirche This is the modern interior of the new Memorial church, the original building having been left half ruined. The new building looks plain and uninteresting from the outside, but this is what it looks like inside!
- 11. The Pergamon Museum This is one half of the Pergamon Altar in the world- famous Pergamon Museum. It showcases many of the finds of German archaeologists from the early 20th century. It is amazing!!