Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3,769,495 inhabitants as of 31 December 2019 make it the most-populous city of the European Union, according to population within city limits. The city is also one of Germany's 16 constituent states. It is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. The two cities are at the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region, which is, with about six million inhabitants and an area of more than 30,000 km2, Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions. Berlin straddles the banks of the River Spree, which flows into the River Havel (a tributary of the River Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel, and Dahme rivers (the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee). Due to its location in the European Plain, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. About one-third of the city's area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers, canals and lakes. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population.Its 3,769,495 inhabitants as of 31 December 2019 make it the most-populous city of the European Union, according to population within city limits.The city is also one of Germany's 16 federal states. It is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. The two cities are at the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region, which is, with about six million inhabitants and an area of more than 30,000 km2,Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions.Berlin straddles the banks of the River Spree, which flows into the River Havel (a tributary of the River Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel, and Dahme rivers (the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee). Due to its location in the European Plain, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. About one-third of the city's area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers, canals and lakes.The city lies in the Central German dialect area, the Berlin dialect being a variant of the Lusatian-New Marchian dialects. First documented in the 13th century and at the crossing of two important historic trade routes, Berlin became the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1417–1701), the Kingdom of Prussia (1701–1918), the German Empire (1871–1918), the Weimar Republic (1919–1933), and the Third Reich (1933–1945).Berlin in the 1920s was the third-largest municipality in the world.After World War II and its subsequent occupation by the victorious countries, the city was divided; West Berlin became a de facto West German exclave, surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961–1989) and East German territory. East Berlin was declared capital of East Germany, while Bonn became the West German capital. #holidayvacation #staycation #holidayvacation#staycation

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This is one of the most famous monument of the cold war that was fact in the previous century. In Berlin you can find so many parts if it around. There is even a museum of the war there. Near the wall you can also see Checkpoint Charlie - 2nd picture. #triplocal #berlinwall #berlin #germany #triplocal

Berlin is one of my favourite places when it comes to european capitals. So far I had not been to the zoo, but last time I visited it - I managed to take a visit. It is very big place with so many different kinds of animals. Affordable price and beautiful infrastructure around. #triplocal #berlin #zoo #germany #triplocal

The Reichstag is the current seat of the German Parliament and a potent national symbol. It's possible to tour the building and see the main chamber when parliament is not sitting. The roof gallery and walkway afford nice views of the Brandenburg Gate and the surrounding area. Note that it's out doors so you'll be hot in the summer or cold in the winter if you go up there. #berlin #historicallandmarks #urbanexplorer  #triplocal

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is a powerful testament to historical memory and the degree to which German's have gone to preserve links to the past horrors. Bombed during the Second World War, it was never rebuilt and stands now as both a functioning cathedral and poignant reminder that we must learn from history. Stop here while you're out exploring trendy West Berlin neighborhoods. #berlin #history #church #urbanexplorer  #triplocal