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BERLIN CITYBREAK
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e’re huge fans of city breaks. The ability to take a snapshot of culture and cram in discovering new sights and sounds into a weekend may seem like a tall ask, but with some planning and research, they can be just as enriching and fulfilling as a long-stay break. Editorial team member Mollie took the opportunity to visit Berlin and passes on her top tips for making the most of this rich, vibrant city.
by Mollie Kent
Berlin is one of those cities you have to experience to understand why it is like nowhere else. It’s a city that sets trends, whether music, fashion or food, and it is full of hidden gems that make it stand out from other short stay locations. Its turbulent history has seen it re-emerge with an impressive modernist architecture full of utopian aesthetics. From Bauhaus to Brutalist, a walk from Brandenburg to one of the many bars provides an opportunity to absorb yourself in the cities rich tapestry. If you’re short on time and budget, you’ll find that most of the iconic monuments are located in the centre of the city, meaning you can explore them all relatively easily and only have to pay the price of travel. Top of your itinerary should be the Berlin Wall. It has now been covered in graffiti highlighting the rebellion against the repression and division the Wall brought to the everyday lives of Berliners. This, along with Checkpoint Charlie, is a great place to understand the history of Berlin. Although there are so many unique bars to choose from, a key one I would recommend is the Berliner Republik. It is located on the river Seine and boasts 18 different German beers sold in a stock market-style, along with a myriad of Berlin dishes, including the traditional Currywurst. If you are looking for a fine dining restaurant for date night, on the 12th floor of Vienna house Andels, you can
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