Top sigths of Germany
The Brandenburg Gate is considered the main sight of Berlin, the capital of the country. The building of the Gate took place in 1788 – 1791. Nowadays, the monument is an important historic object. Once known as a “Charlie “guarding point, the monument was turned into a museum dedicated to the Cold War. The majority of ancient buildings in Berlin were destroyed during the Second World War, only a few have managed to survive till our days. These are St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, St. Nicolas Cathedral, the building of Arsenal, Marienkirche and Berlin Zoo, the biggest zoo in the world. Many historic landmarks were restored literally from ruins – the Berlin State Opera, Bellevue Palace, Reichstag, Charlottenberg Palace and Kaiser Wilhelm Kirche. There are more than a dozen of interesting museums in Berlin, the most famous of which are the Museum of Egypt, the Prussian Palace Museum, Bode Gallery, Kulturforum, Museum Island, the New National Gallery and Pergamon Museum. … OpenChapters of the guide to Cottbus
Cottbus sightseeing
Cottbus is a city in the eastern part of Germany located on the Spree River and three railway lines 100 kilometers away from Berlin. The population of the city reached 110 thousands in 2010. This place is considered a large cultural and political center of Sorben population in Niederlausitz. Sport is very popular in Cottbus – here you will find Energy Cottbus football club that once played in Bundesliga. Today it … Open
Cultural excursion through Cottbus - things to see
The Wendisches Museum is located on one of the historic streets of the city. It is relatively small but the collection of exhibits it stores is unique and very valuable. This museum is dedicated to the culture and traditions of the region's population. It contains beautiful national costumes of various periods, household items that local people used hundreds of years ago, as well as interesting handicrafts. A tour … Open
Attractions and active leisure
XXS City Grill stands out among original Cottbus nightclubs. It is remarkable for having its own grill bar. This club can be perfect for a late dinner or a relaxed evening over a glass of beer. Since most restaurants and bars close quite early, the club is very popular with party goers. Rich music and entertainment programs are also offered to visitors in Midpoint Shisha Club & Cocktail Lounge. It is one of the … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
One of the most original restaurants in town is Kartoffelkiste Inh. Ernst Schlodder specializing in potato dishes. The restaurant is housed in a very beautiful old building, it attracts tourists with a huge selection of unique dishes and affordable prices. Here you can try jacket potatoes with various additives, several potato salad versions, as well as interesting dishes in classic European style. In addition to … Open
Traditions and mentality of Cottbus
Cottbus will surely appeal to travelers who prefer relaxing away from the bustling cities. Despite the fact that in recent years this picturesque town has attracted quite a lot of foreign visitors, there is no fuss and crowds of people with cameras on the streets even at the height of the tourist season. This is probably the best place to plunge into the unique national atmosphere, explore regional traditions one … Open
Travel guide to Cottbus
Walking through the streets of the city, you can see a beautiful historic building, called Casper Gewerbehof. This house was built over a hundred years ago. Initially, it housed one of the largest industrial companies. The historical building is remarkable for the fact that, for the years of its existence it has not changed at all. Its facade is decorated with luxurious balconies, and the entrance to the house has … Open