Berlin is also know for its Urban or Street art.  And they are very, very good at it! Here just a few examples… ————- Berlim também é conhecida pela sua Urban ou Street art.  Eles são muito, muito bons!! Aqui só alguns dos exemplos. A histórica Trabant.  Construída na Alemanha oriental, era o único carro […]

Another interesting aspect of Berlin, is how its history forced a disguised planned aspect upon it.  The total reconstructions of a great part of its buildings and neighborhoods, allowed urban planners to rationally dispose of office, entertainment, cultural and residential areas. The Mitte district, central and ex-East, houses all the above with a cosmo-bohemian charm […]

We went to visit the zoo…little did we know that this is one of the most popular in the world with 3 million visitors a year and more than 1500 specimens. It was first built in 1844, but during the war, only 91 of 3,700 animals survived the total destruction of the premises.  Today it […]