Berlin, Germany — Overview
Berlin may be Germany's capital, but it's very much a world city, having bounced back confidently from 20th-century occupation and division to become one of Europe's most exciting destinations. A creative hub of international repute, Berlin is home to a multicultural population that these days barely spares a thought for the Cold War and the wall that divided the city for almost three decades. Come to Berlin for world-class museums, kicking (and dirt-cheap) nightlife, expansive parkland, fascinating history visible on almost every street and a contemporary arts scene that rivals anywhere else in the world. Quite unlike the rest of Germany, in Berlin you're just as likely to eat Vietnamese or Turkish food as German, you'll hear the eclectic click of foreign tongues throughout the city and your nightlife options will run from Russian disco to French burlesque nights and English-language karaoke hosted by transvestites. Come and join Europe's biggest party.
