Hotel Specials

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Hawthorne Inn

$77.00/night
Starts: Aug 5, 08
Ends: Sep 9, 08

Hotel Concorde Berlin

$156.00/night
Starts: Aug 5, 08
Ends: Sep 9, 08

Avalon Hotel Berlin

$90.00/night
Starts: Aug 5, 08
Ends: Sep 9, 08

Centrovital Hotel Berlin

$100.00/night
Starts: Aug 5, 08
Ends: Sep 9, 08

HSH Hotel Albergo - Partner of SORAT Hotels

$90.00/night
Starts: Aug 5, 08
Ends: Sep 9, 08

Welcome to Berlin

Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the heart of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany. Berlin is one of the most influential centers in European politics, culture and science. The city serves as an important hub of continental transportation and is home to some of the most prominent universities, sport events, orchestras, and museums. The Brandenburg Gate is a world-wide known symbol of Berlin, and nowadays of Germany. It also appears on German euro coins. The Reichstag building is the traditional seat of the German Parliament, renovated in the 1950s after severe World War II damage. The Nikolaiviertel is the historical core of Berlin. Its church dates from the 13th century. This area was much remodeled during the East German period and although not authentic, has become a busy tourist site. Adjacent to this area is the Rotes Rathaus (Red city Hall) with its distinctive red-brick architecture. The previously built-up part in front of it, is the Neptunbrunnen, a fountain featuring a mythological scene. Berlin is home to 153 museums. The ensemble on the Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is situated in the northern part of the Spree Island between the Spree and the Kupfergraben.
As early as 1841 it was designated a "district dedicated to art and antiquities" by a royal decree. Subsequently, the Altes Museum (Old Museum) in the Lustgarten displaying the bust of Queen Nefertiti, and the Neues Museum (New Museum), Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery), Pergamon Museum, and Bode Museum were built there. While these buildings once housed distinct collections, the names of the buildings no longer necessarily correspond to the names of the collections they house.
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