Let Marco Polo Berlin guide you around this fascinating city. Explore Berlin with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Berlin has to offer. Discover Berlin, a haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, a city that never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin is very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover the best of Berlin. Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from being guided by former inmates at the Stasi prison or travelling underground in carriages with the roof down Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Berlin experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Berlin. You can experience all of Berlin's unique character with these personal tours. Berlin in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo's spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful German phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map - we've included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Berlin has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.
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Marco Polo Top Highlights 2 Top 10 highlights Best of Berlin 8 ... when it rains 9 ... on a budget 10 ... with children 11 ... classic experiences Get To Know Berlin 14 Discover Berlin 19 At a glance 20 Understand Berlin 23 True or false? 26 Sightseeing 31 Mitte 43 Tiergarten 50 Prenzlauer Berg/Friedrichshain 53 Kreuzberg 55 Charlottenburg/Wilmersdorf 60 Other sights 66 Day trips 70 Eating & Drinking 88 Shopping 102 Going Out Active & Relaxed 122 Sport & wellness 126 Festivals & events 130 Sleep well Discovery Tours 136 Berlin in a day 139 Where the Wall once stood 144 Deep dive into Berlin's history: The Spandauer Vorstadt 147 Cycle out of the city 151 Boating through Berlin Good To Know 154 City Break Basics Arrival, Getting around, Emergencies, Essentials, Weather 160 Holiday Vibes Books, films, music & blogs 162 Travel Pursuit The Marco Polo Holiday Quiz 164 Useful Words Don't be lost for words 165 Index & Credits
