Waking Up
Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall Memorial was pretty close to my flat, so that was the first stop for the day. A large open park is home to various sections of the wall, most of which had been recreated from the original wall. There's also a visitors center across the street. The visitors center has a tower that requires climbing several flights of steps. Once at the top the structure of the wall becomes much easier to comprehend. The park is used by many as an everyday place to hang out, so the people there are a mix. There are also a couple of religious monuments, including a church, throughout the site. The site also has a memorial for various men who were killed trying to exit.
Pergamon Museum
The Pergamon Museum is one of the flagship museums on Museum Island. Before entering the museum I had thought Pergamon was simply the name of the museum. I'd quickly learn it's also the name of a Greek city and the theme of the largest exhibit in the museum. The museum is incredible. Major parts of the various temples (some of which are the largest recreations of their kind in the world). The museum also had an enormous exhibit dedicated to the town of Uruk, Iraq - one of the oldest civilizations that was part of ancient Sumer. This town goes back to almost 4000 BC. The museum has also recreated a portion of the Wall of Babylon which was incredible to see. Walking around and learning more about Mesopotamia was incredible.
Tränenpalast (Museum of Tears)
The Tränenpalast museum walks visitors through what it was like to be at the central crossing station between East and West Berlin. The museum is small, free, and located next to the metro station. The facility was located in East Berlin. Travelers experienced harsh treatment by the border guards. Since crossing conditions were stressful and border guards difficult, family members never really knew if they'd see each other again once they left. Thus, the terminal was also known as the Palace of Tears. The exhibits describe conditions, personal stories, and the reunification process of Germany once the iron curtain fell. It took about 45 minutes to span through most of the exhibits.
Dinner
After finishing up at the so called Palace of Tears I stopped by a local restaurant across the street. The place was a steakhouse and looked decent. The food was okay, but the service was incredibly slow and the food was expensive. I should have returned to the steakhouse the night before.
Berlin Wall Memorial
The Berlin Wall Memorial was pretty close to my flat, so that was the first stop for the day. A large open park is home to various sections of the wall, most of which had been recreated from the original wall. There's also a visitors center across the street. The visitors center has a tower that requires climbing several flights of steps. Once at the top the structure of the wall becomes much easier to comprehend. The park is used by many as an everyday place to hang out, so the people there are a mix. There are also a couple of religious monuments, including a church, throughout the site. The site also has a memorial for various men who were killed trying to exit.
The Pergamon Museum is one of the flagship museums on Museum Island. Before entering the museum I had thought Pergamon was simply the name of the museum. I'd quickly learn it's also the name of a Greek city and the theme of the largest exhibit in the museum. The museum is incredible. Major parts of the various temples (some of which are the largest recreations of their kind in the world). The museum also had an enormous exhibit dedicated to the town of Uruk, Iraq - one of the oldest civilizations that was part of ancient Sumer. This town goes back to almost 4000 BC. The museum has also recreated a portion of the Wall of Babylon which was incredible to see. Walking around and learning more about Mesopotamia was incredible.
Entering Pergamon
Largest reconstruction of it's kind in the world
Entering Pergamon
Outside the recreated Wall of Babylon
Tränenpalast (Museum of Tears)
The Tränenpalast museum walks visitors through what it was like to be at the central crossing station between East and West Berlin. The museum is small, free, and located next to the metro station. The facility was located in East Berlin. Travelers experienced harsh treatment by the border guards. Since crossing conditions were stressful and border guards difficult, family members never really knew if they'd see each other again once they left. Thus, the terminal was also known as the Palace of Tears. The exhibits describe conditions, personal stories, and the reunification process of Germany once the iron curtain fell. It took about 45 minutes to span through most of the exhibits.
Example of Prohibited Items in East Germany
Dinner
After finishing up at the so called Palace of Tears I stopped by a local restaurant across the street. The place was a steakhouse and looked decent. The food was okay, but the service was incredibly slow and the food was expensive. I should have returned to the steakhouse the night before.
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