Sightseeing and shopping 04 Wall

Sightseeing and shopping

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May 14th 2006
Geo: 52.5235, 13.4115This morning we did the Third Reich walking tour of Berlin. We met our guide who's English was excellent. Saw some of the buildings that survived the bombing. Found out that the SS didn't want the Brandenburg Gate destroyed, so the made 16 replicas around the city and camoflaged the original- their plan worked as it survived. Saw an old watch tower and other parts of ... read more

Europe » Germany » Berlin

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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