Description

Rough Guides Pocket Berlin is a compact travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Berlin's layered history, world-class museums and distinctive neighbourhood culture, including highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Kreuzberg. It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and ready-made itineraries to practical travel advice, independent recommendations, full-colour maps, a handy travel phrasebook, a pull-out city map and a free eBook. Perfect for city breaks and long weekends, it combines concise neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that helps you organise your time before you travel. This Berlin travel guide covers:Spandauer Vorstadt: Hackescher Markt, Hackesche Höfe and the Neue Synagoge, with Jewish history, courtyards, galleries, shops and restaurants in the heart of Mitte. Museum Island: The Berliner Dom, Lustgarten and major museum collections, bringing together architecture, archaeology and art beside the River Spree. Unter den Linden and the government quarter: The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Gendarmenmarkt and historic boulevard, with landmarks tied to Prussian, German and modern political history. Alexanderplatz and Nikolaiviertel: The Fernsehturm, DDR Museum and reconstructed old quarter, contrasting East Berlin heritage with one of the city's busiest hubs. Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten: Contemporary architecture, the Kulturforum, viewing points and Berlin's great central park, combining culture, city views and green space. Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain: Local streets, cafés, nightlife and traces of the Berlin Wall, with neighbourhood life on both sides of the former divide. Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Schöneberg: Street art, markets, independent restaurants, LGBTQIA+ culture and nightlife, with some of Berlin's most diverse local scenes. Charlottenburg and City West: Kurfürstendamm, Berlin Zoo, Schloss Charlottenburg and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, combining shopping, culture and West Berlin history. Day trips: Potsdam and Schloss Sanssouci, Wannsee and Sachsenhausen, with royal palaces, lakes and important historic sites beyond the city centre. The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook, pull-out map and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Berlin with confidence. Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Pocket Berlin.

Details

ISBN

9781835297087

Publishers

APA Publications

Published Date