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Hi, welcome to the Social Guide of Berlin
This is a guide made by our users and friends for the friends of your friends
[guide_section id=”food” title=”Food” desc=”What should I get for breakfast?”]
[guide_comment name=”Emanuela Kristan” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/161477_699637602_7071008_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Coffee at any hour!”]
Berlin has something really cool, in almost all the cafés they serve breakfast up to 6 pm!
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Potsdamer+Platz&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=es&sa=N&tab=wl” title=”Sipping coffee in front of The Wall”]
Potsdamer Platz or Sony Centre: Potsdamer Platz is one of the most visited places in Berlin. It’s one of those places the Berlin wall used to touch and you can still see a few ruins. It’s the perfect place for enjoying a cup of coffee or watching a movie. At night the place looks beautiful and in December there is a Christmas fair where you can buy souvenirs and hot wine.(S-bahn: Postdamer Platz; or if you take the U-Bahn – Postdamer Platz)
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[guide_section id=”food” title=”Food” desc=”What’s good to eat in Berlin?”]
[guide_comment name=”Anna” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=it&hs=l7U&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&gs_upl=265626l266302l0l267581l2l2l0l0l0l0l214l371l0.1.1l2l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=830&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&fb=1&gl=es&hq=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&cid=0,0,10215770025914509845&ei=KYTcTpLXMcnOswas4rTUCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBAQ_BI” title=”The best burgers and kebabs”]
Deciding where to eat in Berlin is no easy task! There’s something for everyone and every wallet. I recommend Vertretung Ständige (Friedrichstrasse. If you want to try German specialties or the best of Berlin’s kebabs and hamburgers you must go to Burgermeister (Schlesisches Tor) and Mehringdamm. You have to arm yourself with patience, though, because there’s almost always a line.
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[guide_comment name=”Mark Salander” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/static-ak/rsrc.php/v1/yL/r/HsTZSDw4avx.gif” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=burritos+dolores+berlin&fb=1&gl=es&hq=burritos+dolores&hnear=0x47a84e373f035901:0x42120465b5e3b70,Berl%C3%ADn,+Alemania&cid=0,0,3899916009960840100&ei=-sYOT-X4Nsa5hAfs8MmWAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBIQ_BI” title=”Dolores’ Burritos”]
I love Berlin! I lived for a while there until I had to go back to Milan to finish University. Behind Alexanderplatz, in the Rosa Luxemburg Strasse, you’ll find “Dolores” with it’s absolutely delicious (and really affordable) burritos.
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[guide_section id=”food” title=”Food” desc=”Where can I get a meal for less than €15?”]
[guide_comment name=”Culation” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/mauerpark/4adcda7ff964a520f84721e3″ title=”Typical German Dishes in Mauerpark”]
If it’s Sunday morning give the Mauerpark area a chance for typical German food at a very good price.
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[guide_comment name=”Miguel Cláudio” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/371755_100000599610565_1886085252_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=it&gs_upl=892666l892666l2l893135l1l1l0l0l0l0l142l142l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=830&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Kurf%C3%BCrstendamm&fb=1&gl=es&hq=Kurf%C3%BCrstendamm&ei=hUfBTvSsOom0hAfH-N25BA&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CBQQtgM” title=”Kurfürstendamm with fries and beer”]
To eat for €15 in Berlin… well, I had a “Kurfürstendamm” with fries and a beer in a small bar for €7.10. It might not be the healthiest choice ever, but I was the only non-German eating in this bar, which was cool.
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=pizza+dach+berlin&fb=1&gl=es&hq=pizza+dach&hnear=0x47a84e373f035901:0x42120465b5e3b70,Berlin,+Germany&ei=jMcOT4WAKJSAhQfosfSYAg&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAcQtgM” title=”Meat and Pasta”]
Close the the Smon Dach Street there is a pizza place (PIZZA DACH; Wühlischstrasse, where 3 years ago the pasta was 2.50 and a meat dish was 2.90!!! Give it a try.
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[guide_comment name=”Carla Dal Prà” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/186575_1038623426_308704_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=es&client=firefox-a&hs=Qqe&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&gs_upl=9128l9128l0l9418l1l1l0l0l0l0l172l172l0.1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1152&bih=702&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Curry+36&fb=1&gl=es&hq=Curry+36&cid=0,0,9581526251791702788&ei=7McOT_OTMYO4hAe49MSdAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBEQ_BI” title=”Curry Wursts”]
If you want to try something truly German without spending a lot, the best place in Berlin is without a doubt “Curry 36″. The most famous is the currywurst, a sausage with curry served with tomato sauce and fried potatoes. It’s located in No 36 Nehringdamm and it’s open from 9 am to 5 am the next day. It’s perfect for a fast and tasty meal.
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[guide_section id=”nightlife” title=”Nightlife” desc=”Which are the best hang-out places?”]
[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Revalerstrasse&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=es&sa=N&tab=wl” title=”A cool sunset for dinner”]
In Rivelstrasse, there are different places where you could rehears with your band, then there’s a half-pipe in a factory and a climbing area. It’s a rather big place, its walls filled with detailed graffiti and there’s always a nice mood around, as for having a beer. In summertime, there’s also a Cinema there.
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[guide_comment name=”Ariel Hernan” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/275922_1408352794_1321351289_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/club-der-vision%C3%A4re/4adcda79f964a520a24621e3″ title=” Club Visionaire”] If you’re going out at night try Club Visionaire!! It’s a music bar on a dock on the River Spree.
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[guide_section id=”nightlife” title=”Nightlife” desc=”Where can we get a mixed drink?”]
[guide_comment name=”Culation” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”The Gardens”]
In the gardens of Mitte or Prenzlauer.
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[guide_comment name=”Monica Abechuco” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/275212_1228119228_6999789_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/caf%C3%A9-zapata/4adcda74f964a520834521e3″ title=”Zapata”]
If you want a drink, get into Zapata, the place is worth it.
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[guide_comment name=”Robby Adriaenssen” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/369958_1312870373_305017555_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Mexican food, Cuba Libre and Mojitos”]What a coincidence, I was in Berlin last weekend. A great Mexican restaurant is La Paz. The Fajitas, The Cuba Libre and Mojitos were huge! (Reason for which we drank a bit too many of the last.)
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berghain/4ae778a5f964a520a5ab21e3″ title=” Try Some Clubs”]
Near the Ostbahnhof railway station you’ll find the Panorama Berghain, Fritz Club and Bar 25 club. If you like techno and electronic music Panorama is a must. It’s spectacular.
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[guide_section id=”places” title=”Places to see” desc=”Secret Places”]
[guide_comment name=”Alessandra” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Sowjetisches+Ehrenmal+berlin&fb=1&gl=es&hq=Sowjetisches+Ehrenmal+berlin&hnear=Sowjetisches+Ehrenmal+berlin&cid=0,0,3295089446437416670&ei=ysgOT4bHCM61hAeJ67WeAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBAQ_BI” title=”Stand by the statues”]
A nice place to visit, even thought any place is nice to visit at least once, is Sowjetisches Ehrenmal. A monument dedicated to the Red Army, in Terptower Park (the eastern area of the city). What surprised me the most was the majesticity and grandor of the statues. And, of course the number of soldiers burried here: around 5000 persons.
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/kaiserwilhelmged%C3%A4chtniskirche/4adcda7cf964a5205c4721e3″ title=” Memorial Church”]
The Gedächtniskirche Memorial Church was almost destroyed by bombarding. After the war it was decided that it wasn’t going to be restored, but little by little it has been added a tour and new bells giving it a strange contrast between new and old.
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[guide_section id=”places” title=”Places to see” desc=”Can’t miss”]
[guide_comment name=”Culation” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”East Side Gallery”]
East Side Gallery, some 1300 m of painted walls, just like we saw it in so many films. It’s a work of art.
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[guide_comment name=”João Miguel Guimarães” thumb=”http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/393218_2166615650396_1396802305_31813076_1140180641_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=es&client=firefox-a&hs=Ive&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&q=Alexanderplatz+berlin&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1152&bih=702&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl” title=”Alexander Pitz and Postdam Pitz”]
Alexander Pitz and Postdam Pitz are the two places you must see in Berlin. I also recommend going to the Musem Island, which is close to Alexander Platz.
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/east-side-gallery–berliner-mauer/4bdc2b632a3a0f47fcb2b1b6″ title=” The Berlin Wall”]
East Side Gallery is a must! It’s a very original place and you’ll see painting of artists from all over the world. It will also give you an idea of what Berlin was like before 1989. It’s the world’s largest outdoors gallery. (S-Bahn: between Ostbanhof and Warchauerstrasse).
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[guide_comment name=”Mercè Ferrer Lara” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/261036_100002203042993_6944045_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Egypt+Museum+Berlin&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=es&sa=N&tab=wl” title=”The Parliament”]
The German Parliament (Bundestag) is located in the old building of the Reichstag. it has a huge, modern cristal dome crowns it and if you want to visit you will have to choose a date and hour online. Don’t miss it, the view is brilliant.
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[guide_comment name=”Ricky Jiménez” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41465_506668914_7513_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/brandenburger-tor/4adcda7cf964a520524721e3″ title=” Brandenburg Tour”]
The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most famous monuments in Berlin. It is now a symbol of the reunification of Berlin.
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[guide_section id=”places” title=”Places to see” desc=”Best museum/ expositions to visit?
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[guide_comment name=”Veronica Cinti” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/371781_1035969776_1582451833_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=it&hs=l7U&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&gs_upl=265626l266302l0l267581l2l2l0l0l0l0l214l371l0.1.1l2l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=830&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&fb=1&gl=es&hq=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&cid=0,0,10215770025914509845&ei=KYTcTpLXMcnOswas4rTUCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBAQ_BI” title=”Expo in the Metro”]
For those of you who want to know more about the history of the wall, I advise you to go see the Berlin-Nordbahnof (S-Bahn) station. There’s a small but interesting photo exposition which tells the story of the underground bunkers, the attempts to escape etc.
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[guide_comment name=”Stefania Boddi” thumb=”http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374757_207408542667483_100001950151638_430223_606908746_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/pergamonmuseum/4ae44d24f964a520eb9921e3″ title=” Skeletons and artifacts”]
The Pergamon Museum holds artifacts from the Mesopotamian civilization. I also liked the Natural History museum with its fabulous dinosaur skeletons.
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[guide_comment name=”Romina Souza” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/371588_1365342562_1933138750_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=it&hs=l7U&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&gs_upl=265626l266302l0l267581l2l2l0l0l0l0l214l371l0.1.1l2l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=830&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&fb=1&gl=es&hq=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&cid=0,0,10215770025914509845&ei=KYTcTpLXMcnOswas4rTUCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBAQ_BI” title=”Egypcian Museum”]All the museums in Berlin are interesting, but the Egypcian Museum, the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate are the ones I’d recommend first.
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[guide_section id=”places” title=”Places to see” desc=”City Tours”]
[guide_comment name=”Naya Serrano” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/370016_1020999805_267731820_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Cool city tour”]
I did a tour with this company who’s doing this all over Europe and they are great. More info here:
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”City Tips” desc=”Any street fairs?”]
[guide_comment name=”Culation” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Mauerpark&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=es&sa=N&tab=wl” title=”The Mauerpark flea market”]
The flea market organized every Sunday in Mauerpark is awesome. There’s is everything for everyone there. And I mean it. If the weathers allows it, the whole Berlin comes to the park. There’s also food and artists performing.
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”City Tips” desc=”¿Where to go shopping?”]
[guide_comment name=”Mercè Ferrer Lara” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/261036_100002203042993_6944045_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Maybachufer+berlin&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x47a84fb4141e1b2d:0xbe50b8fceb8a40de,Maybachufer,+Berlin,+Alemania&gl=es&ei=itEOT96_LYmmhAeiwuW6Ag&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQ8gEwAA” title=”Best shops”]
Kurfürstendamm also called Ku’Damm is one of the most popular streets in Berlin along with Unter den Linded. Kurfürstendamm (the center of West Berlin) is the area where most of the major fashion shops are located, as well as electronics and sports.
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[guide_comment name=”Mercè Ferrer Lara” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/261036_100002203042993_6944045_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=it&hs=l7U&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&gs_upl=265626l266302l0l267581l2l2l0l0l0l0l214l371l0.1.1l2l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=830&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&fb=1&gl=es&hq=St%C3%A4ndige+Vertretung+Friedrichstrasse&cid=0,0,10215770025914509845&ei=KYTcTpLXMcnOswas4rTUCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBAQ_BI” title=”The bohemian neighbourhood”]
Kreuzberg, the turkish neighbourhood, Bergmannstrasse, between Mehringdamm and Marheinekeplatz is the main street of the western Kreuzberg for going shopping (there are a lot of second hand stores) and getting in a bohemian mood. Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 to 18.30pm go to the Turkish market, Maybachufer.
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”Tips” desc=”A cool souvenir?”]
[guide_comment name=”Culation” thumb=”http://www.edreams.it/images/creas/es/social/thumbnail_chica.gif” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Second hand shops”]
Something second hand in the Mauerpark flea market.
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”Tips” desc=”Getting Around”]
[guide_comment name=”Bcn Sergio” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-ash2/371599_1518091341_1584561668_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Metro and tram”]
The most comfortable way to travel in Berlin is by metro and tram.
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[guide_comment name=”Veronica Cinti” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/371781_1035969776_1582451833_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Bus in Alexander Platz”]
If you take Bus no 100 you’ll be taken on a splendid route at the cost of a normal bus ride.
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[guide_comment name=”João Miguel Guimarães” thumb=”http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/393218_2166615650396_1396802305_31813076_1140180641_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/berlin/4ef4a76bbe7b8420bbe08706″ title=”Night and day public transport”]
The best way to move around is by public transport. You can buy tickets for 48 hours for around 10 euros.
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”Tips” desc=”Interestingness”]
[guide_comment name=”Mercè Ferrer Lara” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/261036_100002203042993_6944045_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”http://maps.google.es/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:es-ES:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Potsdamer+Platz+berlin&fb=1&gl=es&hq=Potsdamer+Platz&hnear=0x47a84e373f035901:0x42120465b5e3b70,Berlin,+Germany&cid=0,0,2676185050250058096&ei=_MsOT9yFEcOxhAe8uuGPAg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&ved=0CBwQ_BI” title=”A bit of history”]
In Potsdamer Platz you can see the first traffic light in Europe.
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[guide_section id=”tips” title=”Tips” desc=”Where to sleep?”]
[guide_comment name=”Gaia Corti” thumb=”http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/369410_1309626749_873315041_n.jpg” type=”Place” link=”https://es.foursquare.com/v/michelberger-hotel/4aeae4aef964a52074bc21e3″ title=”Michelberger Hotel”] I was there with my husband in December last year and i recommend the Michelberger Hotel, in Eastern Berlin. The metro and train stations are just in front of the hotel.
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