Unter den Linden
Berlin's magnificent boulevard, the centerpiece of the Old Berlin, leads from Pariser Platz at the Brandenburg Gate to the Schlossbrücke Bridge. Unter den Linden was originally a bridle path: from 1573, it led from Berlin Palace to Lietzow, later Charlottenburg, and then on to Spandau. From 1701, the Linden became more and more built up, mirroring the rising splendor of the monarchy and the new architectural style.

Gendarmenmarkt
The harmonious Gendarmenmarkt is known as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, created at the end of the 17th century as a market place. The current name is derived from the Regiment Gens d'Armes who had their stables here from 1736 to 1773. The square was redeveloped in 1777 and is now a quiet place surrounded by landmark buildings.

Friedrichstrasse
When the Wall fell in 1989, Friedrichstrasse was left with gaping holes and many derelict buildings.  The area has now been restructured and revitalized with new buildings to give a contemporary look while maintaining its historic feel.

Checkpoint Charlie
One of the crossings points near Friedrichstrasse between East and West when Berlin was a divided city. It was the only crossing point that non-Germans could use.  The main function of the checkpoint was to register and inform members of the Western Military Forces before entering East Berlin. Foreign tourists were also informed but not checked in the West. Checkpoint Charlie was removed on June 22, 1990.

The Berlin Wall
During our walk through the area, our guide will direct our attention to remnants of the Berlin walls left as a reminder the massive structure that once separated East and West Berlin.

Potsdamer Platz
In the 1920s and 30s, the Potsdamer Platz was the busiest and one of the liveliest squares in Europe. It was a major public transport hub, which also contained numerous bars, cafés and cinemas. This all came to an abrupt end in 1943 when the Potsdamer Platz was left to ruins by allied bombing.  In the 1990s, the Potsdamer Platz became what was known as the largest construction area in Europe. The square, together with several adjacent blocks was redeveloped and included several landmark towers, a shopping arcade, an entertainment center and residential buildings. The large new underground station, shopping arcade and entertainment center have brought new life to the Potsdamer Platz.

House of the Wannsee Conference
This is the site of the infamous 1942 conference centering on the implementation of the Final Solution. Today, the lakeside structure is now a memorial museum housing a permanent exhibition including the minutes of the meeting, taken by Adolf Eichmann, which documents the conference and provides basic information on the entire process of the segregation, persecution and genocide of European Jewry.

The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is one of the most striking pieces of architecture in modern Berlin. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, a Polish-born Jew, the museum houses a permanent exhibition chronicling German-Jewish history. The architecture reflects the many creative contributions made by Jews to German culture and learning over the centuries when Berlin was home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities in Europe.