Ostalgie trifft Rokoko - Berlin & Potsdam

About the destination: Capital city of Germany, Berlin is one of the most thrilling and the most historic place in Germany and in Europe. No other German city has more "visible" history to offer, despite all the scars of WW2 and the division during Cold War times. No other German city has such a rich cultural life. Berlin's architecture is quite varied. It is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods in a short time within the city center, from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultra-modern glass and steel structures at Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history, Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighborhoods. Belin has so many faces. It is attractive, cosmopolitan, multicultural and multiethnic city with very friendly locals and lots to do and see.

About the destination: Potsdam is the capital of Brandenburg and borders Berlin. The town has population of approx. 159,000. It is widely known for its castles and landscape as a World Heritage Site. Potsdam is more than 1000 years old. The attractions of Potsdam are the palaces and gardens, witnesses of the history of this city that has earned a reputation as a cultural and scientific center. The most important sites to see in Potsdam are: • Park Sanssouci - This immense park outside Berlin in the city of Potsdam is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, along with all its outbuildings, including Schloss Sanssouci, a fabulous rococo palace with amazing interiors. • The New Garden hosts the Marmorpalais and the Palace Cecilienhof. • Holländisches Viertel - Right in the middle of Potsdam are the "Dutch Quarters", built in the 18th century. The quarters consist of 134 red brick houses, divided into four blocks. • Alter Markt, the old market is the historic city center. • New Market, the new market is an original preserved market square from the 18th century. • Park Babelsberg is a beautiful park with a gothic-style castle. It is also part of the World Heritage site. • Potsdam Museum at the Dutch District. • Altes Rathaus Changing exhibitions at the old town hall. • Gemäldegaleria. The beautiful collection of paintings at the Sans Souci Palace. • Chinese Tea House, a pavilion built in the 18th century Chinese style , fashionable at the time.