Five some of plots is at the center and for lent this is the citys oldest traffic light it was installed in one thousand nine hundred twenty four even back then there was a lot of traffic on the square but it has also seen periods of absolute silence during the times when germany was divided its probably hard to imagine but less than thirty years ago this entire area around parts of my bloods was just empty space the only structure standing on this very square was the berlin wall today was once again one of berlins liveliest districts of attacks visitors from all over the world but what exactly is it they come to see today were going to find out. Also on the show. Recommendations for cultural lovers who come to berlin on a budget. This weeks female takes us to morocco. Globetrotters steve hamish sent his regards from austria. First i want to get up this building to get a panoramic view of parts im up lots of. Europes fastest elevator takes you up to the twenty fourth floor in twenty seconds flacks. One hundred meters up you can see that Potsdamer Platz is at the hard just sitting there you got the right Start Building the Brandenburg Gate the philharmonic. That youre gonna slide secure plucks and you can close recognize the t. V. Tower. And the patio ramat cafe is the Perfect Place to take a little break and enjoy the view. During the golden twentys this was the place to be there are Luxury Hotels fashionable restaurants movie houses and theaters but during World War Two parts a month thats was almost entirely destroyed and it took close to half a century to rebuild it. This is part some of the plots as we now know it. Was. Back in the one nine hundred twenty s. This intersection was already a high that activity until bombs pounded into rubble in the second world war. Then it became a wasteland in the middle of a de. Why did city. When the berlin wall went up in one thousand nine hundred sixty one could sum up such became part of a closely watched no mans land known as the death strip the first segments of the wall were removed two days after it fell and nine hundred eighty nine people poured across the open border. Rebuilding began in one thousand nine hundred four ultimate plots became europes biggest construction site. The revamp took about six years. The area was now home to state of the art skyscrapers designed by a host of internationally renowned architects from him with yarn and hans call of two thousand so piano. The gap between east and west berlin was closed but some upsets became a symbol of the new reunited city. A ribbon of cobblestones marks the route where the wall used to stand little else remains of the past a few segments of the wall are on display flanked by information panels. I think they could be long considering how historic it was like here we love needs of the world but i think it should stand out. There needs to be. More appreciation of its its historical significance. Its got explanations which are very very interesting and very useful for visitors such as myself and never been for ballet before. The last steel and concrete Potsdamer Platz is once again and impressive hop in central berlin. Modern architecture and modern art go hand in hand these are airings boxers. And this style church is called galileo. But one of the hidden gems here is found behind these Historic House which is home to dime or art collection. Art historian catching hodges ellis giving me a special tour you know dime lawyer doesnt just build cars they collect modern art. This is an important part about this is a large photograph by a chinese artist named jungle who and you can see him on this large photo it bears the title me and my teacher. The collection is dedicated to contemporary arts and features pop art to. Get out exactly how to harness it to mercedes models by andy warhol we commissioned them for the hundredth anniversary of the automobile in one thousand nine hundred six. And thats. This picture by Billy Baumeister was the first to be purchased for the collection in one thousand nine hundred seventy seven. By my so they almost i was a very prominent abstract artist in postwar germany thats why we see this as an important work for our collection its cornerstone thats why that was the cornerstone how did it continue how big is the collection now. We now have about two thousand seven hundred artworks by some six hundred german and International Artists both male and female but we collected all kinds of art medians our photographer painting installations video art. Video we have no restrictions but its kind of its like when. Theres a new exhibition twice a year and it doesnt cost anything to get it. And going are free of charge what better way to pass where theyre coming up weve got plenty more tips on how to explore berlin while keeping warm and holding on to your your us. Not far from parts youll find the topography of terror Documentation Center in winter most of its outside areas are closed for the indoor permanent exhibition is open it documents the crimes the nazis planned on this site and committed across europe. The headquarters of the to stop well and s s were here until nine hundred forty five so it was the nerve center of the nazi regime. Its important to me. Speak for history. The good side of the part that sometimes it is. And there is the story. Like all nazi era memorial sites its free of charge. Brylin city palaces being rebuilt at the heart of the city in front of it stands a giant angular structure the whole box here you can find out about the history of the palace also free of charge. Animated exhibits show how the ambitious project will look when its finished the historical facade encloses a modern interior. The old box already houses some of the exhibits that will later move into the palace the ethnological collections of berlins museums very much in line with the endeavors of german explore alexander for whom was whose name the new palace beers. The world forum is set to open in twenty nineteen. You could also take a mid day break in the philharmonie every tuesday at one pm berlin philharmonic hall hosts of lunchtime concert forty to fifty minutes of Chamber Music admission is free. This time the artinian quartet is playing all four are members of the. In philharmonic sometimes members of other berlin orchestras and music students appear and audiences really enjoy it. The song has also been certain it has been set up for it was an excellent concert very high quality and its a great way to bring Classical Music to people who cant afford it. So i have a two hour break from university and took a bus here between my lectures to come to the free concert and. The lunchtime concerts in the field how many the free of charge and indoors. Winter in berlin can be wonderful. The money you saved on tickets you can easily blow out of potsdam up lots in the casino. The cinema. The clubs or the theatre. Or you can go on a little shopping spree this mall has over one hundred stores. Its also where you can find berlin the best sundaes or at least the fake its. An italian masterpiece here and for live. If you dont want to use your data plan while exploring the area no problem pop some outlets was one of the first places in the city with three public white five another great thing about having a good Internet Connection is that it makes it super easy to keep in touch with the folks back home maybe by sending them a little video thats exactly what our were from poland did you spend three weeks proud. And a morocco with his wife and they captured the best moments on camera and they were kind enough to share them with us so here it is our email of the week. Love. Stories so many stars this star lands walk of fame cant pay does. Not manifest then the cons. Its our lives way of honoring german language the last. Winter it tends to be dark and dreary but for ten days in february the stars are shining brightly thats one berlin host its annual International Film festival the burly molly right here on pot some applauds you can encounter some of the worlds biggest movie stars in the flats and its the place to be first the new and celebrity sliders from around the globe. Every year in february the theater on Potsdamer Platz turns into the belly not the pop. Stars who have already graced the red carpet here in berlin include catherine deneuve. And ella b. Cruz. You jacqueline. Robert pattinson. Berlin love celebrities and they love. Film buffs are already on rolling their sleeping bags to make sure they can get tickets some tickets are sold online but most are available at the box office three days before each screening that means. Radio was free i was but i was at the front of the key role and has its own feel. It has its own energy and so that also gets translated into the Film Festival its a very different cinema experience its not about popcorn but about real film buffs coming together. Speaking of popcorn one of the many berlin Film Festival sections is colin airy cinema first a movie featuring food is screened and afterwords gourmet chefs serve a menu inspired by. Their best two straight laced for you its off to the bradley not a party they take place all over the city. This is where the industry insiders meet its all about seeing and be seen. But its also ideal for autograph hunters theres just one catch you need an invitation or put on your glad rags and take your chances it might work but more getting there can be quite slippery. And even if its not really knowledge time putts them up lots is the place to be for film buffs welcome to the sony center. At the imax cinemas you can watch three d. Movies and films in the original. And if you want to dive into the history of german cinema on t. V. You can find classics costumes glamour and lots of fun facts at the film museum. From the start of the Silver Screen up until the present day petermans knows every last detail about the collection like about the first recorded moving pictures for example. Or homage to metropolis. The nine hundred twenty seven dystopian masterpiece produced by fritz learned that back in the day to serve yours and critics throughout the world. It went down in cinema history and inspired influenced many directors its no one unescos World Heritage list. So much to learn did you know the first ever Academy Award for a male lead went to a german silent movie actor. Went to a million things in one thousand nine hundred eighty nine for the one nine hundred twenty eight twenty nine season at the time people warning all aware what an important award it would become in later years. So. That. The museum also houses a real muslim in detroit sanctuary shes still considered a fashion icon today and one of carolyns most successful cultural exports. Exhibits reveal any secrets about Melina Dietrich even to die hard fans. Bending. Our permanent exhibition shows some aspects that interest younger visitors. Such as the fashion icon the woman who wore trouser suits in the one nine hundred thirty s. Of course you didnt see them in the west German Parliament until the one nine hundred seventy s. Plenty of Rare Insights into marlene this private life here like her makeup case given to her by director he was a fun stand back i could use one of these from my travels. Talking about cinematography our globe trotters steve hamish regularly supplies us with amazing images from his travels and this time he and his travel companion Kristen Addison are even that far away from here there in austria as winter wonderland. For example in austria im here with chris and others for the my travel muse who will be skiing for the past. And i live and what better place to learn than the largest series are in austria but were also going to be showing you things to do with this news on and without ok lets check it out. So lets see how kristen is performing. Its looking good so far. It was a cool thing about skiing you getting on top of all these beautiful mountains and you have this view. Kristie on how certain feeling. Much. Pressure somehow you seem swell so well. All right next thing on our list is not splitting just some real fun stuff to go im slightly. Pleased such. A guest today we are and hope to send this is a big one hotspot were going to give the sport a try. To clean up their. Time. In her and thats been fine but the most fun part is the shooting. The most awesome thing of doing all these sports is you make up for the food you eat up to it. So we in this day. With a torch walk. In from the ski said good. Night has fallen over upon some of the luckiest which means its cocktail. There are plenty of options around the square but i know exactly where i want to go. Into fragrances at the Ritz Carlton Hotel bar with a rather unique concept. The cocktails looks to tackler and tastes amazing theres no many on here if you want to order a drink you have to smell your way through a perfect gallery if you like one of the sets the mixologists will shake you a cocktail based on it. This is bar manager are intending heights and. He came up with the idea and the poetic descriptions of the feelings associated to the fragrances and cocktails. Until until late in the Buckingham Palace its all been fun and relaxing and voile. Thanks im going for the boulder e l table or its actually got blue tea in it and a lot more besides. Time to taste it. Wow it really comes close to the fragrance is. Delicious. How big a role does your nose play in your sense of taste. You could say seventy percent if you have a cold you cant taste any more because the nose removes all the aroma must be also or if your favorite bar generally serves drinks that are too sour you can take vanilla purview molong spray it on your hand drink your drink and it will taste sweeter and vice versa with lemon perfume with. What are you just make friends with the barkeeper i think ive done it even better but the. Fine art film and fancy cocktails this day has certainly is that despite all my senses but now its time to head home and lucky for me that could not be easier no matter where youre going from pot some outlets chances are good theyll be a bust and s. Bond or a new bundle take you straight there see an accent. The be. The but. The be submitted the be. The because. The but. The be. Spider sense its stronger than steel and elastic and its antibacterial now researchers. That means huge potential for industrial and medical applications. But spider silk still holds lots of surprises in store kolchak the beat. Us keeps the baby for a few its all about the studios in samoa its all about George Chance to discover the world from different perspectives. Join us food sponsored by distinctive instagram or years ago. W. Story the topics each week on instagram. Meet the germans. And surprising aspects of license culture in germany. U. S. American keep mussa takes a look at german idiosyncrasies the two traditions from everyday lives and language in this come out of my life i. Could. Pick the trick i am d. W. Dot com the germans. Tells us stories stories. It makes us laugh. And cry play tremble and smile. Magical images and emotions that nothing comes from. Pledging no. Busy to every gent on t. W. Dropping bombs on civilians during march the situation escalates and theres no longer in the first quibbles with ruthless calculation military leaders were joking extent of the massive. Technological spur to come for gracious masters the big get to her starting february third on w. This is news live from berlin twin suicide bombers strike at rush hour in central baghdad dozens are dead and scores injured after the attackers blew themselves up in the citys Tyrone Square it comes just a month after iraq declared victory over the socalled Islamic State well have the latest from baghdad also coming up
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