Berliner Dom

Berlin's main cathedral only dates from the 1890's and was extensively damaged during World War II. When it was reconstructed a less ornate dome was placed on top. The church was built using elements of the same themes present in St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican. The Lutherans in Germany had dreams of it becoming the central hub of their religion. We would have gone inside if they hadn't charged such a high admission price. I have a problem with churches charging admission. Put in a contribution box so that the tourists can give what they deem reasonable.

Day One - Arrival in Berlin

December 20th 2007
The flight to Frankfurt was uneventful except for the fact that we arrived there too late to catch our connecting plane to Berlin. Fortunately, shuttle flights seem to run nearly every hour between the two cities so we simply boarded a half empty Airbus leaving an hour later. My painstaking research paid-off well on our arrival in Tegel Airport. After clearing customs and immigration quickly, ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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