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Berlin's vibrant cultural scene has a lot to offer. Whatever it is that you are interested in, Berlin is sure to have something that suits your tastes. You can visit exhibitions, museums, the theater, historic buildings, the entertainment district, and much, much more. Berlin is literally packed full of things to do. One visit to Berlin will prove why people say that Berlin is the city that never stands still.
Public transportation consists of the S-Bahn - the city's suburban rail system - which operates on a large network of lines mostly over ground. Its symbol is a green S. The U-Bahn or underground - symbol: a white U on a blue background - runs on its own lines mostly underground. All over the city, highly efficient and well designed buses, both single and double decker, are at your disposal. Riding on the top deck can be a spectacular and cost-effective way to see the city.
As soon as you arrive you should buy a Berlin day ticket. At just 5.60 euros ($6.75 or £3.70) per person it gives you unlimited access to all public transport until 3am the next morning. You can get it from machines on train platforms and on board trams. Other tourist tickets are also available from the machines which have instructions in English. Don't forget to stamp it with the date and time in one of the small red machines on the platform bus or tram. With your day ticket, the whole of Berlin is at your fingertips, but have your ticket ready for random inspections!
Below, you will find our list of the top ten attractions in Berlin. This is by no means a definitive guide. There is plenty to do in Berlin, and some of the places on this list may or may not be of interest to you personally. However, it does outline some of the places that have been of interest to visitors in the past, and may prove to be interesting to you as well.
Berlin’s Top Ten Attractions:
1. The Berlin Wall
2. Brandenburg Gate
3. Castles and Gardens of Potsdam and Berlin
4. Nikolaikirche (Nicolai Church)
5. Pariser Platz (City Square)
6. Berliner Schloss (Berlin Castle)
7. Bodemuseum at Museum Island
8. Nationalgalerie (The National Gallery)
9. Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral)
10. Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (Friedrichswerder Church)