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Exploring the Seelow Heights Memorial: The Battle for the ‘Gates of Berlin’
The Seelow Heights Memorial is a solemn tribute to the ferocious Battle of Berlin during the Second World War, where more than one million men clashed at the opening phase.
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Echoes of History: Discovering WWII Battle Damage in Berlin
In the aftermath of 1945, Berlin was left in ruins, bearing witness to the devastating impact of World War II. Even today, the city still bears the scars and bullet holes that serve as poignant reminders of that tumultuous period.
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Exploring the National Socialism Documentation Center in Köln
Discover the National Socialism Documentation Center in Köln, Germany. As the largest regional memorial site dedicated to the victims of the Nazi regime, it offers a remarkable journey through Cologne’s history during the Nazi era. You will immerse yourself in its exhibitions, witness the preserved Gestapo prison, and gain invaluable insights into this significant European history chapter.
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Albert Speer Street Lights Still Stand in Berlin
Berlin is a city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural diversity. But one piece of design that often goes overlooked is the street lighting created by Albert Speer, Hitler’s favorite architect. If you’re looking to experience some of the city’s lesser-known design pieces, you won’t want to miss the Albert Speer street lights.
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Wehrmacht Graffiti in Copenhagen
We saw the Wehrmacht Graffiti during a short trip to Copenhagen in the fall of 2022. We went to have a coffee in the Meatpacking District and had a location saved on our Google Maps. This was it.
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Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany with Jonathan Meades
The Unholy relics of Nazi Germany is a half-hour documentary from the BBC. In the show, Jonathan Meades presents the role of urban planning and architecture in establishing the Nazi regime in Germany and how it helped perpetuate its hateful ideology.
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The Abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal
We knew about the abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal for years, and we even tried to find our way a few years ago. Still, we only made it in early January 2021.
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Olga Benário Prestes in Berlin
Even though Olga Benário Prestes was born in Bavaria, her legacy lives in Berlin today. The signs are spread around town, and we decided to write something about this German-Brazilian antifascist militant that was executed by Nazi Germany after being extradited from Brazil.
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Exploring the Abandoned Lager Koralle
Before it became the Lager Koralle Bunker Complex, the goal was to build a naval academy in the outskirts of Berlin. But, after some test radio transmission, the Navy decided to change its plans and create what we would call the German Command of the Navy.
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Siegessäule: The Berlin Victory Column in the middle of Tiergarten
Crowned with a golden statue above it, the Berlin Victory Column is one of the city must see sights and destinations. And it also has one of our favorite panoramic views of Berlin!
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Eiergasse is Berlin’s shortest street
Berlin's shortest street Exploring the Eiergasse in Nikolaiviertel ; If you like unusual facts...
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Top 10 Berlin Books that you need to have
Our own list of the best Berlin books everybody needs to have as a way to see and understand the city a little better. We bought these books over the years we have been here, and we promise you they are worth every penny.
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