Berlin is the authentic place where world history was made. Find the key information here on Berlin’s history:
Towards the end of the 19th century, Berlin rose to become a global metropolis. Visit buildings that reflect Berlin’sindustrial heritage and the large housing estates that were being built in the city at that time, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find out all about the dark days of National Socialism, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.
The history of Berlin: a chapter in world history
From the rise of Prussia and the founding of the German Reich, right through to reunification: time and again it is Berlin which decided the fate of the entire country as well as that of the world. The scars and wastelands in the cityscape still expose traces of the past and tell a story of war and dictatorship, which shaped the 20th century. Here at Checkpoint Charlie is where the tanks of the world powers faced each other during the Cold War.
The remnants of the Berlin Wall bear testimony to the erection of the Wall, the division of the city and the whole country and to suffering and death. Unique and unforgotten: probably the brightest hour in the city’s history, the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today, Berlin stands for freedom, tolerance and diversity of lifestyles. Go on a journey through time and discover the scenes of world history in Berlin.
Historic places in Berlin
In the footsteps of yesterday
Historic places in Berlin
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Where you can find out everything about Berlin’s history
Fascinating insights into the city’s history are on display at the Ephraim Palais and the other venues of the Berlin Museum, as well as at the PEI building of the section of the German Historical Museum. At PETRI Berlin, the city’s archaeology lab , you and your children can explore excavations and interactive exhibitions on the city’s early history. The‘ : Berlin Global’ exhibition at the Humboldt Forum showcases Berlin’s history in interactive themed rooms, whilst at the Deutschlandmuseum you can explore 2,000 years of German history in an immersive, interactive exhibition.
The 1920s in Berlin
What were the famous 1920s like in Berlin? Glitz and glamour, variety shows and dancing, *The Threepenny Opera* and silent films, the first democracy and women’s emancipation.
And, of course, Babylon Berlin. Immerse yourself in what Berlin stood for in the 1920s and rediscover it today. For example, at the live concerts accompanying the cult film *Metropolis* with the Babylon Orchestra Berlin.
Our guests’ most popular tickets
You will be able to learn even more about Berlin´s history with the help of our city tours and guides. Alte Fritz (Old Fritz) will take you on a journey through time to discover Prussian-German history. The Hop-on Hop-off city tour „Mauer&Kiez“ will guide you in comfort through the trendy district of Prenzlauer Berg, to the Eastside Gallery and the Berlin Wall Memorial. The Brandenburg Gate Museum introduces you to 300 years of history. Discover everyday life in the GDR in the interactive DDR Museum while the Deutsche Spionagemuseum (German Spy Museum), reveals the ambiguous world of the secret services. And the museum pass enables you to visit even more museums at your leisure: you will get three days free entry to over 30 museums in Berlin.
Get recommendations about the best experiences from other visitors. Here you will find the most popular tickets among visitors to Berlin. Our travel service for a stress-free holiday in Berlin: get your tickets for city tours, museums and exhibitions and sights through our convenient online booking system. You will have the ticket that is right for you in a matter of minutes.
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