I walked by the East Side Gallery where a riverside stretch of the Wall is covered with incendiary art turning a tool of hate into a bright symbol of life. The old and the new another stark reminder of war’s indiscriminate destruction.Īfter a brief sleep I headed back out roaming the former east side, Kreuzberg and the Kottbusser Tor bridge that separated but now unites Berlin. Once above, the bombed steeple of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stood eerily in the soft morning light, construction cranes hanging idly around. I got off the subway at Berlin’s famous K-Dom street. Inside, artists, DJs, hipsters, travelers, and other nefarious characters mingled and danced in a seemingly autonomous enclave in the middle of the city. I asked for directions, he was headed to the same area, “ long story long” we headed to the same club in a formerly abandoned building. I followed the river for awhile, had a beer, watched tango dancers embrace and glide by the water. A giant neon for an ancient art exhibition read: “ALL ART HAS BEEN CONTEMPORARY.” The evening’s last light wrapped itself around the Berliner Dom church, a band of bright peach atop the turquoise metal dome. I meandered further, down toward the River Spree where a crowd gathered in the Lustgarten at the columned entrance to the city’s Old Museum. It looked sinister but also so fragile - a sad testament to the fact that walls don’t solve the problems of division. A five-minute walk away stood a thin, crumbling remnant of the Berlin Wall. Napolean and Hitler are history.Ī lone guard patrolled the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe telling people not to stand on the concrete blocks. Today you can walk freely through, east, west, north and south young guys dressed as American and British troops stamp tourists “visas” for a fee, waive flags. I walked out into the cool, gray evening straight to Brandenberg Gate, symbol of peace, spoil and survivor of war. The train wound through still un-built ruins of WWII into Berlin’s Hauptbanhof, the busiest train station in Europe. I found a kind friend’s flat, dropped my bag and headed straight to the center as I hadn’t much time: two nights and it was already evening. Where to begin about the ending of this whole wonderful rigamarole? How to reflect 5,000 miles from where I was? Contrivedly, probably, but I will try.įirst there was a whirlwind tour of that gritty, pretty city, Berlin. “Out in the world when your only friend is a traveler’s song/When your time and your money and your best girl are gone.” Axproperty is a leading property specialist based in Dubai.A picture of a picture of a picture of history The Address Sky View is located in a twin-tower complex, the luxury property is part of the 54-story tower, featuring 551 exceptional serviced residences that are fully furnished with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views. Please feel free to contact Agent Sufyan at Show Phone Number for more details & viewing. Direct access to Dubai Mall and Metro Station via a connecting bridge. Jacuzzi Bath, Steam, Sauna, and in-house Spa. Building Amenities: -2 Swimming Pools + kids pool. Axproperty welcomes you in this beautiful and luxurious 2 Bedroom apartment located in The Address Sky View Tower 1, Downtown, Dubai.
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