Berlin Episode 02 The Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate

Published: June 15, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

b"On a first trip to Berlin you'll probably head straight for the Parliament or the Brandenburg Gate. \\xa0We're doing the same, and handily, they are close together and near to lots of other top sites. We bring you a little history to explain why these two iconic monuments represent everything dear to today's Berliners - lessons from history and the freedom enjoyed in the capital today - and explain what to look out for when you visit. \\xa0\\nReadingBerlin, the Story of a City by Barney White-Spunner\\nUseful links\\xa0https://www.bundestag.de/en/visittheBundestaghttps://www.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-tourist-info-centres\\xa0https://www.germany.travel/en/home.html\\nCity Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk\\nWe love to receive your comments and suggestions!\\xa0You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. \\xa0That would be very much appreciated!"