The Brandenburg Gate is no doubt Berlin's most iconic structure and is one of the most famous tourist attractions that many tourists choose to visit first in Germany. For that reason, this spot deserves the first spot on this list!

The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin, modeled on the Acropolis in Athens and built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II after restoring the Orangist power by suppressing the Dutch popular unrest. It is located in the western part of the city center of Berlin within Mitte, at the junction of Unter den Linden and Ebertstrabe, west of the Pariser Platz. The gate is the entry to Unter den Linden, a boulevard of linden trees that led directly to the royal City Palace of the Prussian monarchs.

The Brandenburg Gate's total height is 26 meters, including the Quadriga - the spectacular four-horse chariot carrying the goddess of victory. Six enormous columns on either side of the gate create five imposing passageways; four of them were utilized by general traffic, while the center was set aside for the carriages of the king and queen. Huge Doric columns are also used to embellish the two structures that used to house guards and toll collectors on either side of the Gate.

The Brandenburg Gate has witnessed numerous significant historical occurrences over the course of its existence and is now regarded as a symbol of not only the tumultuous histories of Germany and Europe but also of peace and unity on the continent. The majestic structure you see today was once part of the infamous Berlin Wall and, for a few decades, was severely damaged during WWII.

The next place to visit in berlin is no other than the Museum Island. The Museum Island is a museum complex in the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the most popular attractions in the German capital as well as one of the most significant museum locations in all of Europe. It was constructed between 1830 and 1930 on the Prussian Kings' orders and according to designs by five architects. As a testament to the architectural and cultural growth of museums in the 19th and 20th centuries, Museum Island was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Museum Island is a grand work of art in itself: five world-famous museum buildings from the time of the Prussian rulers, together with the modern James Simon Gallery, form an exciting sprawling museum complex. The five museums comprise of the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, and the Altes Museum.

Being one of the most visited sites in Germany, Museum Island is always crowded with tourists from all over the world, especially on rainy days. Therefore, you’ll never have the place to yourself even if you come early on weekdays. the Pergamonmuseum is probably the most crowded of the five museums. You can purchase an €18 joint ticket for all five museums and beeline to each museum’s most boldfaced site.

The next site that is totally worth visiting in Germany is the Berlin Wall. This is perhaps one of the most iconic historical sites in the world. The Berlin Wall was once a guarded concrete barrier that encircled West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, separating it from East Berlin and East Germany. The wall also came to symbolize physically the Iron Curtain that separated the Western Bloc and neutral countries from the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. It includes guard towers, accompanied by a wide area that contained anti-vehicle trenches, beds of nails, and other defenses.

In 1989, a series of revolutions in nearby Eastern Bloc countries caused a chain reaction in East Germany, the Berlin Wall fell and the Eastern Bloc fell apart. After that, the East German government announced on November 1989 that all citizens could visit West Germany and West Berlin. Crowds of East Germans crossed and climbed onto the Wall, joined by West Germans on the other side in a celebratory atmosphere. The Brandenburg Gate, a few meters from the Berlin Wall, was opened on 22 December 1989. The demolition of the Wall officially began on 13 June 1990 and was completed in 1994. The "fall of the Berlin Wall" paved the way for German reunification, which formally took place on 3 October 1990.

Nowadays, many come to Germany to witness the wall that once holds the power of separating a country. With graffities all over it, the wall is not as intimidating as it used to be, and therefore became a great place for taking memorable pictures. Cycling along the wall is also a new activity that many tourists love to try when they visit the Berlin Wall.

There are numerous memorials of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime across Berlin, including historical museums like The Jewish Museum and monuments like The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe which is also known as The Holocaust Memorial. By visiting these places, you will have deeper look at one of the darkest parts of human history.

The Jewish Museum, a symbol of German-Jewish history, is one of Berlin's most fascinating attractions. The museum, which consists of three buildings, captured the period of Jewish immigration to Germany that deeply affected Berlin's collective memory of the Holocaust. Apart from its political significance, the lightning bolt structure (top view) and design of the Jewish Museum, created by one of the Nazi-killed family's descendants named Daniel Libeskind, also happens to be a rare and remarkable work of architectural art. Visitors are welcome to explore the intricate building and marvel at the incredible display of creativity and art.

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is located centrally just beside Brandenburg Gate. This is evidence of the darkest period in the history of human civilization. This monument sits silently in memory of the many thousands of Jews who were killed as a result of the Nazi atrocities during the Second World War. It is a stretch of land that is covered in 2771 grey rectangular concrete blocks and has an information center underground beneath the memorial that contains documents, recordings, and biographical information about the Holocaust preserved.

Another must-visit spot in berlin is Alexanderplatz. Alexanderplatz is one of Berlin's most important and busiest locations, and it happens to be one of the city's places with numerous famous tourist spots. Alexanderplatz is located in the Mitte District of Berlin, which is very easy to access. Visiting Alexanderplatz, you will be able to see some of the most crowd pullers of Berlin including the 365-meter television Tower - the highest construction in Berlin, the Alexa shopping mall, and the World Time Clock, just to name a few.

In 1969, East Germany constructed the TV Tower as a representation of the scientific and technological advancements of the Eastern Bloc. Today, it is the highest vantage point in Berlin. You can take an elevator up to the 203-meter-high observation deck and viewing platform. From this height, you will be able to see the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, the Olympic Stadium, and Potsdamer Platz, etc from a unique point of view. Since this is Germany, you can also sip a beer from the bar's rooftop or eat in the restaurant that gently circles to provide a 360-degree panorama of Berlin, which is another unique experience that you can only have here in Berlin!

One of the best places to learn about Germany's history and architecture in Berlin is the Gendarmenmarkt. This is arguably Berlin's most beautiful square. It was built at the end of the 17th century based on the plans of Johann Arnold Nering, and officially gained its name "Gendarmenmarkt" in 1799. The Gendarmenmarkt square is best known for the building trio that frames it: the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral, and the Konzerthaus, which are considered the most stunning architectural ensembles in Berlin. Each historical phase has left its architectural traces here.

The German Cathedral and the French Cathedral are the twin buildings that both emerged from relatively plain churches built on the market square around 1705. The designation "cathedral" may cause slight confusion here because it exclusively refers to the architectural form of the domed buildings, not to the churches themselves. Konzerthaus Berlin is the centerpiece of the three-part ensemble. It is a concert hall built according to the plans of Karl Friedrich Schinkel between 1817 and 1821 on the foundation walls of the burned-down National Theater. The interior features sculptural decorations by Christian Rauch and Friedrich Tieck and a redesigned neo-baroque auditorium.

Today, the area around the Gendarmenmarkt is home to numerous shops, elegant cafés and restaurants, and luxury hotels. Popular annual events held on the square are the Christmas market and the Classic Open Air concert.

Zoo Berlin is the oldest zoo in Germany, it is truly a whole world of biodiversity in the middle of Berlin. It is located in the middle of the western city center, next to the eponymous train station and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The Zoo Berlin and its Aquarium Berlin together are home to around 20,000 animals from more than 1400 species, making them part of the most species-rich and interesting animal parks in the world. The zoo has a big cat house, a hippopotamus house, and a nocturnal animal house, as well as the biggest birdhouse in Europe.

Zoo Berlin was founded in 1844 on the initiative of naturalists Alexander von Humboldt and Martin Lichtenstein. Its first inhabitants were the animals that King Friedrich Wilhelm IV donated from his menagerie and pheasantry in the Tiergarten. Of the 4000 animals it housed before the Second World War, only 91 survived, and many of its buildings were destroyed which you will not see nowadays. Despite being almost destroyed during the World War, it regain its spark and is now one of the most frequently visited attractions in Berlin.

While at Zoo Berlin, check out the Aquarium Berlin. This aquarium is one of the most important public aquariums in the world. It is home to more than 13000 species. Moreover, the zoo also offers many fun activities for kids. At the fenced-off petting zoo, there are goats, geese, sheep, and a donkey so that children can get right up close to domestic animals, and climb around like monkeys in the playground.

The next place to visit on this list is Kurfürstendamm - West Berlin’s legendary shopping boulevard. Kurfürstendamm got its name from the prince-electors who rode along it to hunt in Grunewald, but now it’s full of Berliners and visitors on the hunt for the latest fashion and designer items or the best bargains. This is a 3.5-kilometer-long boulevard that takes you from Breitscheidplatz and the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche to Rathenauplatz. Along Kurfürstendamm you pass the flagship stores of famous labels, shops of international brands and famous names, and Karstadt, another big department store, alongside many other shops and boutiques that have been here for centuries. Therefore, you are guaranteed to have a successful shopping trip here!

Kurfürstendamm is also a place with breathtaking architecture that showcases the soul of Berlin. The Ku’damm-Eck on the corner of Joachimsthaler Straße is an interesting example of contemporary architecture. At the Kranzler-Eck opposite, until it was modernized in 2000, the chairs of Café Kranzler stood outside on the pavement. Today, the red and white striped awning still decorates the rotunda of the Neues Kranzler-Eck. For Berlin’s 750th anniversary celebrations, sculptures were installed all along Ku’Damm. The intertwining sculpture Berlin on Tauentzienstraße – a famous motif from the soap opera Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten – is still a popular subject for photographs.

Mauerpark is the last place on this list, and it surely is one of the most worth-visiting places in Berlin. The Fleamarket at Mauerpark is among the city's largest secondhand outdoor markets. The market is the perfect place for you to find secondhand treasures from different decades, even those that were once used during the World War. In this market, you'll find collectibles, toys, old books, vintage vinyl, vintage fashions, antiques, and other hidden treasures among the hundreds of stalls. The vintage goods here aren't all from Germany either. Many of the goods come from different cultures from all over the world.

Mauerpark is also well known for having multiple parties, a food market with treats from all over the world, and especially the Bearpit Karaoke event - the largest outdoor karaoke in the world, etc every Sunday. This karaoke event is held every Sunday afternoon in the park’s amphitheater. Therefore, Sunday is the perfect time if you want to get a full experience of this special market.

Being one of the most visited places in berlin, Mauerpark has become somewhat touristy and overpriced according to locals. However, nobody can take away the fact that it is still a staple of Berlin’s culture.