Germany Central, Museum + Water sports pictures

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A city with a rich and often chequered history. Old Berlin has morphed into a contemporary, cosmopolitan city, rich in culture, architecture, museums and festivals.

Explore both of the innovative buildings containing some of the most impressive works of art from the 20th century onward.

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

Enjoy the biggest private maritime collection in the world, housed in an enormous and striking converted red-brick warehouse.

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin\'s biggest tourist attractions.

Leaf through original Communist school books and put your ear to secret police listening devices at this truly hands-on museum.

Enjoy the magnificent religious artworks on display in this ancient Romanesque church.

Enjoy the magnificent religious artworks on display in this ancient Romanesque church.

This southern Bavarian college city is one of Germany’s oldest cities and is known for its striking architecture and rich history.

Find an impressive collection of ancient sculptures, Byzantine art and coins from antiquity in this beautiful Baroque Revival building on Berlin’s Museum Island.