Berlin – a soulful city of two distinct halves

Cold war separated Germany for years and although twenty-five years have passed since it fell but its effect is still there. If you are visiting the city, you can evidently see the difference in the East and West parts. Physically the wall fell 26 years ago, on 9 November 1989, marking an incredible moment of history and East-West Berlin, which was separated by the wall, became once again a single entity but the psychological effect of the wall is still seen. It is quite interesting to note the distinguishing features between both the parts. Both the sides have their own marketplaces, eateries and bar districts. Which means, that you will find two of everything here. This all makes Berlin a quintessential city break with a lot to experience and a lot to observe. You can take bargain flights to Germany to experience this city in full length.

Getting around in Berlin:

The best way to explore most of the city is to choose the bus tour. In this way, you will get a chance to experience a large part of this hypnotic city within a minimum time.

You can take a number of stops at important attractions and have a choice of staying as long as you like. The time of the tours are mostly between 9am to 5pm but during the winters, it is reduced till 3 pm. In this way, you can perpetually visit a big area with main attractions. The cost is €17 with Isango and is included with The Berlin Pass, which costs €79.

Visit the Berlin Wall near Potsdamer Platz

The best discerning point to see the difference between both the parts is through Potsdamer Platz. It is an important public square and a busy traffic intersection in the heart of Berlin. It is the site of the major development work in the city after the reunification of Germany. During the WWII, it was turned into rubbles and during the cold war era, it stayed neglected. After the wall fell, it was given a lot of focus and now it is the busiest City Centre like the Times Square and the soul of Europe’s nightlife. Today it is the largest building site with plenty of iconic structures because it is considered as the linking element of the city.

The best way to see the difference between the east and west part of Berlin is through this point. In the east, the architecture is a little outdated and tattered. The warehouses are transformed into bars and pubs and there is still the same old Berlin feel in the place. On the contrary, the western part is reinvented with trendy café’s, busy corporate centers and chic restaurants. Mostly, the youth live and work in the eastern side but after 30 or 40, they migrate to the western part to divulge into its elegance and opulence.