Home of Germany's Leaders
The Reichstag is where the German legislature meets. This building is full of history - prior to Hitler's rise to power this was where the elected German representatives met much like our Congress. As Hitler began to gain power, the Reichstag "mysteriously" caught on fire which gave Hitler the excuse to arrest many of his enemies. He blamed the fire on the Communists and Jews. As World War II ended, this was the scene of the last stand by German troops as they attempted to fend off the conquering Russians. .
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 
