A Walking Tour Through Berlin’s Modern Architecture

Amid the rich city of Europe it raises the question how is the contemporary architecture connected to history? Many structures are over 100 years old, while most modern buildings built in the recent past clothing the city. Here I will describe seven architectural walking-tour itineraries that focus on the city’s modern architectural styles embodying innovation, creativity, and hybridity.

 

1. Potsdamer Platz

Our tour starts at Potsdamer Platz, which works as a sign for Berlin’s development after reunification. From being a no man’s land separated by the Berlin Wall,enumerator, it is quickly turning into one of the most developed regions with several tall buildings, theatres, and some squares.

 

The most notable landmark in the plaza is the Sony Center which is a rigid glass and steel building. Architecturally credited to, Helmut Jahn; it contains cinemas, restaurants, offices, and a museum inclusive. Listening to music in the Sony Center will make your head spin because of the building design.

 

2. Friedrichstrasse

Next up, we visit Friedrichstrasse, a boulevard that has seen changes in Berlin happen right infront of it. Today, of course, it is associated with prestigious boutiques, opulent hotels, business centers and other kinds of postmodern architecture.

 

Friedrichstrasse boasts one architectural oddity: the Quartier 207 building designed by one of world’s most famous architects, Aldo Rossi. As for the general elements of the building, the structure itself is rather geometric and strictly following Rossi’s conventional design, it has a colorful front side an_ATT40̈). When strolling between buildings along the Friedrichstrasse, remember that both old and new architectural tendencies can be observed here.

 

3. Jewish Museum Berlin

The next place on our list of places to visit is the Jewish Museum Berlin – a strong symbol of Germany’s history. Located near the Auschwitz concentration camp this modern-looking museum was created by Daniel Libeskind and is dedicated to Jewish history and the holocaust.

 

The building looks like the broken star of David has walls and voids these make a feeling of displacement in the museum. While strolling inside the exhibitions, one is likely to feel the emotion that the structure carries kind of emotion that DW has related to the stories portrayed.

 

4. Berlin Central Station

Visiting the largest railway station in Berlin- Berlin Central Station is a must during your visit to Berlin. Conceived by Meinhard von Gerkan, the building was completed in 2006, and acts as a great example of practical and aesthetic achievement.

 

Large glasses have been used in constructing the station; therefore, sunlight penetrates inside to give the station a friendly atmosphere. Modern and designed in a functional style it is among the best railway stations in Europe. You should really take a moment and admire this as a grand transportation hub before moving forward in the tour.

 

5. Reichstag Building

The last place on the excursion is the Reichstag building that hosts the German federal Parliament. It was severely bombed during the Second World War and later reconstructed with help of a famous British architect Norman Foster.

 

Foster’s past achievements, such as a transport system cover with a giant glass dome that provides 360-degree views of the city, mirrors transparency and German reunification. Historical elements of the building interlinked with the modern additions make it possible to study the architectural development of Berlin.

 

Tips for Your Walking Tour:

Do wear comfortable shoes because this tour involves walking most of the time.

To be able to get around the city, obtain a map or use your smartphone to download a good GPS application.

For further detailed explanations of the architecture and the history one can take a tour around the places.

Don’t forget your camera! These icons of modern architecture are great places to take photos.

Take some time to walk around between shots, to visit cafes, parks, restaurants, and other facilities to get a real taste of Berlin.

Conclusion

In fact some of the contemporary structures that can be seen in Berlin today are a clear indication of the ability and the resolve that this city has towards reconstructing itself into more creative and artistic realm. Starting buildings from the Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz to the Reichstag Building, every building has a historical and architectural background of Germany. Through each of these architectural marvels you will be able to understand and see more of the histories of Berlin as well as how it has embraced the future of progressive growth in architecture and design.

 

Therefore, suit up for a comfortable walk, bring your camera and dive into this fascinating tour through modern architectures of Berlin. You won’t be disappointed!


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