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Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin

Neue Nationalgalerie

Art meets Mies van der Rohe

"Neue Nationalgalerie" is THE museum for modern art in Berlin, it is simply a must-go. Recently renovated with more to come, it's an absolute must-visit!

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 16, 2025
Rixdorf Market Berlin

Rixdorf Market

Saturday strolls in Neukölln

The farmer's market on Karl-Marx-Platz in Rixdorf, Berlin is one of my favorite markets and a favorite of tourists & locals alike! Great street food, too.

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 16, 2025
Mamecha Berlin

Mamecha

Japanese lunch & tea in Mitte

"Mamecha" could be one of the most authentic yet affordable Japanese food places in Berlin. You can even order its tea & cakes online!

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 16, 2025
Tadjik Tearoom Berlin

Tadjik Tearoom

Enjoy a cozy tea ceremony in Mitte

Few places in Berlin are as extravagant in style as "Tadijk Tearoom". One thing's for sure: you'll be leaving Mitte at the doorstep!

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 16, 2025

Hoffmann Collection

Modern art in slippers

The "Hoffmann Collection" in Berlin is an ever-changing gallery that's actually the collector's own home. The experience was better that I'd imagined...

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 16, 2025

The Catch

Contemporary Japanese

Sometimes I just have a craving for sushi, and most people agree that "The Catch" is one of the best places in Berlin to indulge in fresh fish...

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Josephine

Gauss

May 14, 2025

Galander Bar

Opulent, dignified and cozy

"Galander Bar" is one of those hidden gems of ex-West Berlin. A long time ago, it was known as Mon Cheri, a brothel well known for its raucous parties...

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Josephine

Gauss

May 14, 2025
Klosterruine Berlin

Klosterruine

One of Berlin's oldest ruins

You could have lived in Berlin all of your life and easily missed "Klosterruine" right next to Alexanderplatz in the center of the city, just like I had...

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Anna

Hantelmann

May 11, 2025

PalaisPopulaire

Your art & talk space on Mondays

"PalaisPopulaire" in Berlin hosts the art collection of Deutsche Bank, often in cooperation with intern. museums. Check out the "I like Mondays" tours.

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Anna

Hantelmann

Apr 30, 2025

Maxim Gorki Theater

Smallest but greatest theater

"Maxim Gorki Theater" in Berlin is one of a kind. It's the smallest one but its plays are always thoughtful and I love eating leisurely at the cafeteria...

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Anna

Hantelmann

Apr 30, 2025

Rises Delicacies

Homemade Mediterranean food

"Rises Delicacies" is a homey Greek restaurant in Berlin that gives you the sensation that you're in Greece sharing a table w/ a family! Amazing moussaka.

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Rafael

Dujarric

Apr 30, 2025
Neuzwei Vintage Store Berlin

Neuzwei Vintage Store

Curated, classy 2nd hand

"Neuzwei Vintage Store" is a very refreshing escape from ordinary second-hand vintage shops in Berlin-Neukölln. It's like a small, unobtrusive boutique...

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Anna

Hantelmann

Apr 30, 2025

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