b'24 hours in17Germanys capital is a 24 hours infabulous place to visitits celebrated for its freedom, creativity, and culture. Read on BERLIN to find out our top recommendations for a day in brilliant Berlin MorningLunchStart your day with a traditional German breakfast. DeliciousBerlin is a truly multicultural city, and youre sure to find delights Brtchen (bread rolls) with a selection of cold meats and cheesesfrom all over the world at reasonable priceseven in the city are always a delightyou can also enjoy other continentalcentre. Its worth trying a local speciality, Currywurst, which is offerings, including fresh fruit and croissants. After a cup of hota traditional German sausage topped with curried ketchupcoffee, youll be ready to start exploring! many stands and snack bars known as Imbisse sell them. If youd prefer a sit-down meal after all the walking, we recommend the A tour of the city centre is the perfect way to explore Berlins richtraditional Restaurant Maximilians. cultural heritage. Be sure to take plenty of photos!AfternoonOne of the highlights is the Reichstag, the seat of theWed recommend a trip to one or two of Berlins many German governmentthis beautiful building with fascinating museumsthe Jewish Museum is Europes largest, its glass dome is sure to impress.and it explores the history of Judaism, including moving Potsdamer Platz is often regarded as the new centre ofexhibits about the Holocaust. If youre a fan of modern art, the Berlin; this entertainment hub has a great buzz about it, Berlinische Galerie is nearby, or the Museum for Communication so its well worth seeing.is well worth a visitits housed in a beautiful building and is The Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlins most famoushighly interactive. landmarksso much so that it features all over the windows of the citys U-Bahn trains (underground After taking in all this culture, youll probably want a break and railway). It was inaccessible when Germany was divided a strollthe Gendarmenmarkt is close by, and its a beautiful into East and West so has since become a powerful square. Take it all in, and maybe sit down with a glass of symbol of reunification. something refreshing Unter den Linden leads up to the Gateonce Berlins showcase boulevard, it remains picturesque and tree-lined. EveningCheckpoint Charlie is the best-known border crossing siteIts time for dinnertry the Gendarmerie for regional specialities in Germany. served in a striking building, or the Sagrantino Wine Bar if you Dont miss Alexanderplatz and the iconic TV tower.fancy Italian food. Enjoy some wine or local beer, and soak in Of course, no trip to the city is complete without the buzzing night-time atmospherethe nearby Schinkel Bar is seeing remainders of the Berlin Wall. cosy and has a wide range of drinks on offer. Its a good stop-off before heading back to your hotel for the evening. Refer to our Berlin holiday on page 48.020 8951 2901|solosholidays.co.uk'