Berlin historical, walking sightseeing tour

An easy walk is the best way to explore the historic city center. A little effort for the feet, food for the mind and imagination, and you get a true idea of Berlin. Feel its atmosphere and the beauty of diversity, be surprised by the scale of its transformations.

Berlin is almost 800 years old. How did it come about and where did its name come from? Why did a bear appear on his coat of arms? Why is the main boulevard of Berlin called in German "under the linden", and from what word did the name of the main river of the city - Spree?

With whose names is the history of Berlin’s oldest Humboldt University connected? Who are margraves and electors, and how do they differ from kings and Kaisers? Why was His Majesty Frederick II so famous that he was called “the Great” during his lifetime? The king was notable, and the monument to him on the main street was erected not by chance. I will tell you a rather funny story about this monument, and there will be a lot of funny things in my stories.

How is Berlin similar to St. Petersburg, or rather, on the contrary – St. Petersburg to Berlin? I can tell you about this as a true St. Petersburg woman. Where does the former East Berlin end and the former West Berlin begin, and when and why, almost by accident, did Berlin become the capital again?

The answers to these and many other questions will make Berlin a familiar place for you, and you will have a holistic view of it. You will see that Berliners are witty people, that there are many tragic and cheerful features in Berlin today. And that, in any case, this city can not be called boring.