Travel By Fingertip...Germany
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Major Sights in Berlin

Berlin Tourist Office: ADDRESS: Am Karlsbad 11 Phone: 264.7480
Entrance fees to Berlin's museums and exhibits range between $2.00-$7.00;
reduced prices for children, seniors and students. Some sights are free.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

One of the city's major post-war symbols - only the shell of the old tower remains, but nevertheless worth a visit. ADDRESS: Breitscheidpdl .

Checkpoint Charlie & Wall Museum

When the "Wall" came crashing down in 1989, this infamous crossing point was converted into a museum. On display is interesting memorabilia, particularly the devices and ruses once used by East Berliners to escape into West Germany. Friedrichstr. 44. daily 9am-10pm.

Zoologischer Garten

This magnificent zoo contains an extraordinary large number of animal species. The equally good Aquarium is just next door. Daily from 9am- dusk. ADDRESS: Hardenbergplatz 8 Ph: 25-40-10.

Dahlem Museum Center

This large museum complex is closed Mon. ADDRESS: Arnimalle 23-27 Ph: 830-11

Museum Insel

Another large complex that includes the Altes Museum, National Gallery, Pergamon Museum, Bode Museum, Egyptian Museum and more.

Charlottenburg Palace

The former Royal Palace, 100 years in the making, was built for queen Sophie Charlotte, wife of the Prussian King Frederick I. A magnificent building well worth a morning or afternoon tour. Closed Mon.. Free. ADDRESS: Luisenplatz Ph: 32-09-11.