One of the first places we stopped at was the Brandenburg Gate. It had been under revamping but fortunately for us we were able to see it in all of it's splendor. It's a very impressive piece. One of those pieces of architecture you read about in school and so amazing to see in person. Created in the early 1800s, many German rulers and occupiers have used it as a symbol for their reign, especially the Nazis.
The Reisenstaad - Built in the late 1800s, it became a notable icon in the rise of the Nazo party in the early 1930s.It's now a parliment building as well as a very popular tourist attraction. We waited about 45 minutes to gain entrance to the rooftop where there is a glass and mirror dome that rotates
with the direction of the sun so that there is always 
light within. We had another spectacular view of the city from the rooftop here, and I marveled at the reconstruction of the Gothic, Greek and Roman architecture. From what our guide told us, about 80% of Berlin was destroyed in WW2 and it is a city always under construction. The Reisenstaad was an impressive place to visit.
Back on Potsdamer Straße, we spent time on our own exploring shops and other historical sites like Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial church. It was built in the late 1800s and was bombed and burned during World War II. It was left standing as a reminder of the devistation and destruction of war. The building on the left is a memorial. This was practically across the street from the film museum I went to the day before.I think in order to get through the whole vacation, I will spare the stories for the most part and post pictures. I have lots of pictures. There are deffinately some stories to share, but this far from the trip, do you really care? I don't, though I do want to post pics.
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