Berlin in Pictures

Gehobene Beamtenlaufbahn in Berlin

2009-04-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

The Berliners have a good sense of humor. They call the upper deck of this skywalk just "Gehobene Beamtenlaufbahn". The bridge connects two of the government buildings in the new Government District of Berlin. The term refers to the restriction that only officials can walk over this one at dizzy heights. So it is more or less a "catwalk for elite bureaucrats" with a career in higher civil service.

Mural Paintings by BLU

2009-04-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

Berlin still has many of these urban gap sites and those naked walls became an attractive playground for the "who is who" in street art from all over the world. Especially in Kreuzberg you'll find graffiti and murals all around. Both murals in the picture were painted by an Italian guy named BLU. BLU is well known in the street art scene and he exhibits all around the world.

South Entrance Hall of Berlin’s Central Station

2009-04-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Berlin is where old meets new. This is particularly true if you take a closer look at the city's architecture. Berlin's Central Station by architect Meinhard von Gerkan is an impressive example of modern architecture. The new main station was build on the former site of the Lehrter Bahnhof which had to make way for something that is more representative.

Berlin Bear Meets Twin Towers

2009-04-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Clearly, the bear is the heraldic symbol of Berlin, as you maybe know. Bear statues can be found all over the city. This one in the picture marks the entrance to the Arena complex in the district of Berlin Treptow. You see, the bear is framed by a modern office building. Those are the so-called Twin Towers which are in close proximity to the Arena.

Cherry Blossom in Berlin

2009-04-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

The stunning beauty of the cherry blossom is arrived in Berlin! It is the major tourist attraction these days. Finally, the winter seems to be over and sweet Mother Spring is back. The spring is a time of new beginnings and to celebrate. Use this precious time for a walk under the cherry blossom canopies and experience Berlin in full bloom. Enjoy it! It won't last forever!