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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 Monschau
Monschau sightseeing
The fairytale town of Monschau is located roughly forty kilometers from Aachen and one hundred kilometers from Cologne. Travelers can easily arrive in this town from the abovementioned German cities. The choice of transport is up to travelers – they can pick a car, bus or train. Car rental in Aachen is an easy and comfortable way to reach this town. There are also daily buses and trains to Monschau. The time in … Open