Category Archives: Architecture With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil being just around the corner and as a big football (or soccer if you are in America) fan, I could not be in Berlin and not visit the Olympic Stadium (German: Olympiastadion). Not only because it is an unique stadium but also because of its presence in […]   Another beautiful attraction in Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate became infamous in the Cold War, when it was the sad symbol for the division of Berlin and Germany. The Brandenburg Gate stood between East and West Germany, becoming part of the impenetrable Berlin Wall. It was here, where Ronald Reagan said his moving words: General Secretary […]  The Reichstag building (German: Reichstagsgebäude) is a historical edifice in Berlin, Germany, constructed between 1884 and 1894, and is a must visit attraction. Unfortunately I was unable to visit its beautiful glass dome and the roof terrace as they are only open for registered visitors and the next available date was not before the week […]  The Cathedral of Berlin (German: Berliner Dom) is the largest church in the city. With an imposing and ornate facade, it serves as a vital center for the Protestant church of Germany, attracting thousands of visitors, year after year, from Germany and abroad. Indeed it was one of my favorite places to visit in Berlin. After […]  One of the most notable monuments in Paris (and in all of Europe for that matter) is the Notre Dame Cathedral. This Catholic treasure is over 800 years old. It is located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine. The building of the cathedral was completed […] |
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