Berlin
Berlin City Break
Berlin city breaks offer a multifaceted experience, with the East and West of the city only recently being united, when the Berlin Wall was pulled down in 1990. The fortified wall separated the socialist and democratic sections of the city and when the wall came down the city discovered it suddenly had two of everything. The dual societies and cultures developed separate from each other, and now the city of Berlin offers a wonderful blend of the two ways of life.
All signs of the Berlin Wall have disappeared, however the difference between East and West is still evident in the city's architecture. Contemporary skyscrapers dominate the skyline in the West of Berlin, amidst the many shopping centres and urban developments of a modern city. In the East, the city has retained its historical buildings, which are mostly pre-War and offer an insight into Berlin's colourful history.
Berlin is becoming a centre for arts and on Berlin city breaks or weekend breaks in Berlin visitors can explore the many art galleries, museums and theatres, including the Beliner Philharmonie concert hall and galleries housing some of Europe's most impressive art collections from the thirteenth to eighteenth centuries.
Berlin city breaks offer a flamboyant nightlife, with an array of bars, clubs and theatres offering everything from the historical cabaret halls of the 1920s to festivals, parades and vivacious evening attractions to suit all types of visitors.
