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Berlin 2: Exploring

On Friday once we had spoken with an airline representative and learned that our luggage was on its way to a Berlin, we headed out for some more explorations, especially along the lovely canal (River Spee) that runs through Berlin.

With the exception of Museum Island, which was almost completely under construction, we had a great day out.

View from our hotel

One of the locks along the canal
One of the many bridges that cross the canal
Lovely buildings and trees
Another bridge across the canal
Beautiful building and boat
More great buildings and boat
The bear is the symbol of Berlin. We loved this one.
Bellevue Palace, residence of German President (not the Prime Minister)
House of World Cultures building, given by US to former West Berlin
Looking across River Spree to large train station
Close up of train station
Looking back at government area from the canal
Tour boat on canal
Shaded walkway along the canal
Berliner Dom, cathedral at edge of Museum Island
The Hackescher Market subway stop by the active retail/restaurant area
Cafes in the Hackescher Market area getting ready for lunch
The International Clock. We were here at 12:15. It was 1:15 in Helsinki.
Berlin’s Sky Tower
The only museum in Museum Island not covered in scaffolding
Statue of apparently random items, including an armadillo?!
Memorial sculpture at Berlin’s Jewish Cemetery

Sculpture on one of the bridges
Victory column

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