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Berlin is one of the most exciting cities in Europe. It is in a state of flux constantly and has changed as much as no other European capital so far.

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Berlin is situated in the middle of Europe and has very good national and international travel connections - 75 different airlines operate flights to Berlin from 112 destinations in 44 countries.

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Berlin is a significant center for policy, media, culture and science in Europe.

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Berlin has a unique and changeful history and an impressive architecture with a great number of imposing historical buildings as well as state-of-the-art structures.

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Berlin offers a versatile choice of cultural life. There are the world-renowned Museumsinsel (Museum Island), about 170 museums, famous art collections and fantastic art treasures. The city is also well-known for its numerous theatres, cabarets and the three operas: Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Deutsche Oper and Komische Oper

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Berlin is a green city with more than 2,500 public parks and recreation areas as well as 29,000 hectare forest area.

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Berlin is a city abundant with water. There are many lakes, rivers as well as creeks and more than 1,600 bridges (nearly four times as many as in Venice).

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Berlin is a cosmopolitan city and is as multicultural as hardly any other European city. There are eleven synagogues, two Buddhist temple and 76 mosques in the town.

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In Berlin you will find one of the state-of-the-art hotel businesses in Europe with about 96,700 hotel beds as well as international gastronomy and most interesting venues.

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Berlin is a city that never sleeps. There is a vibrant nightlife, plenty of clubs and all-night bars and more than thousand events day after day.