Berlin Zoological Garden
The Berlin Zoo, located in the Charlottenburg district, is one of the oldest and most prestigious zoological gardens in the world. Inaugurated on August 1, 1844, the zoo covers an area of 35 hectares and houses over 20,000 animals of approximately 1,300 species, making it one of the richest and most diverse zoological collections globally. […]
Tiergarten
The Tiergarten district is a vibrant area rich in history that embodies the essence of the city. Its name comes from the large park that occupies much of the district, one of the largest and most famous urban parks in the world. The Tiergarten, with its vast green spaces, lakes, and monuments, is a place […]
LGBT Museum (Schwules Museum)
The Schwules Museum in Berlin, located in the Tiergarten district, is a unique and pioneering institution dedicated to the history, culture, and art of the LGBTQIA+ community. Founded in 1985 by a group of activists and scholars, the museum has evolved from a small exhibition in a private apartment to one of the most important […]
Bellevue Palace
Built in 1786 for Prince August Ferdinand of Prussia, brother of Frederick the Great, this palace is a sublime example of neoclassical architecture, designed by the architect Philipp Daniel Boumann. The name “Bellevue”, which means “beautiful view”, derives from the splendid location of the palace, overlooking the River Spree and surrounded by extensive gardens. Bellevue […]
Berlin Philharmonic
The Berlin Philharmonie, with its iconic tent-shaped roof and golden walls, is much more than just a concert hall; it is a symbol of architectural and acoustic innovation, as well as a cultural emblem of the German capital. Located in the heart of the Kulturforum, near Potsdamer Platz, the Philharmonie was designed by architect Hans […]
Kulturforum
The Kulturforum in Berlin represents one of the beating hearts of the city’s cultural life, a collection of artistic and museum institutions that testify to the richness and diversity of European culture. Located near Potsdamer Platz, the Kulturforum is a cultural complex that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a response to the loss […]
Museum of Decorative Arts (Kunstgewerbemuseum)
The Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin, also known as the Museum of Decorative Arts, is a cultural gem that reflects the rich artistic and craft tradition of Europe. Founded in 1867, the museum has gone through various phases of development and changes, becoming one of the leading museums of its kind in Europe. Located in the Kulturforum, […]
Home of the Cultures of the World
The Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) in Berlin, colloquially known as “the pregnant oyster” for its characteristic architectural shape, is one of the city’s main cultural centers, dedicated to contemporary art and critical debates on a global scale. Inaugurated in 1957 as the Kongresshalle during the International Architecture Exhibition Interbau, the building was a […]
Grosser Tiergarten
The Tiergarten of Berlin is one of the largest and most beloved urban parks in the city, a true green lung that extends over 210 hectares in the heart of the German capital. The history of the Tiergarten is deeply intertwined with that of Berlin itself, reflecting the political, social, and cultural changes that have […]
Painting Gallery (Gemäldegalerie)
The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, one of the most important museum institutions in the world, offers an extraordinary collection of European paintings ranging from the 13th to the 18th century. Since its foundation in 1830, the collection has been developed with a systematic and scientific eye on the history of art, creating a comprehensive overview of […]
