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TV Tower * The DDR built this tower in 1969 as a TV tower. The only problem was the fact it cast a cross over the city when the sun reflected on it, which was slightly embarrassing for an officially atheist state. The Tower is 368 metres high and in the ball there is a restaurant with a rotating floor. 986 steps lead to the top but of course there is no need to climb them, as there are two lifts to transport visitors at 6 meters per second to the top. The weight of the ball is 4.800 t. The floor in the restaurant rotates twice an hour allowing the guests to admire the full panorama during one meal. When the sun shines on the tower it. * 2448 x 3264 * (2.24MB)
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TV Tower & St Mary's Church.JPG - 2448 x 3264 - (2.27MB)
03/05/09 10:15
Alexandra Platz * One of the waterfalls in Alexandra Platz * 3264 x 2448 * (2.89MB)

St Mary's Church * Its exact age is not known, but it was first mentioned in German chronicles in 1292. It is presumed to date from earlier in the 13th century. During World War II, it was heavily damaged by Allied bombs. After the war the church was in East Berlin, and in the 1950s it was restored by the East German authorities. * 3264 x 2448 * (2.49MB)

Neptunbrunnen * 2448 x 3264 * (2.21MB)

Neptunbrunnen-1 * In the center of Alexandra Platz stands the Neptunbrunnen, built by Reinhold Begas (1891). Originally this fountain stood between the Town Palace and the Court Stables. The figures depict Neptune and his Court. The Berliners say that the ladies of Neptune's train are the only women in Berlin who can hold their tongues. They seem to have the largest breasts as well!! * 3264 x 2448 * (2.38MB)

Inner City River * 3264 x 2448 * (2.41MB)
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