"Wonderful authoritative text, complemented by lovely pictures." -Hidden Europe
Discover Berlin old and new with this deep dive explorer’s guide to the city centre and suburbs. From shadowy Medieval remains to Second World War bunkers and beyond. Third Reich ruins and forgotten cemeteries, glittering palaces and hidden gardens, historic villages and unusual museums. From the Hohenzollerns and the Weimar Republic to the Third Reich and the Soviets. Locations include Devil’s Mountain, the Bridge of Spies, Peacock Island, and the Berlin Archaeopteryx. Also includes Marlene Dietrich, Albert Einstein, Rosa Luxemburg, and the Brothers Grimm. The ideal city guide for travellers who want to escape the crowds and go beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Published by The Urban Explorer, these city tales from new and unusual perspectives are aimed at independent cultural travellers.