The Heart of New Berlin
Neighborhood: Mitte
Nearest Train: Potsdamer Platz: U2; S1, S2, S25
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After the fall of the Wall in 1989, Potsdamer Platz turned from a deserted wasteland into Europe's biggest building site as urban planners worked to create an ultra-modern city center in the middle of a reunited Berlin. The only remnants of old Potsdamer Platz are the historic Haus Huth and the majestic Hotel Esplanade ballroom, which has been cleverly incorporated into the Sony Center. Approximately half of the area contains offices; the rest is divided between entertainment complexes like the Imax and a fantastic shopping mall.
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Ongoing
Germany's biggest children's festival takes place at Potsdamer Platz on World Children's Day every year. The festival lineup of activities includes dozens of shows and games, as well as various workshops to keep the little ones busy. Adults will find plenty of information on child-related subjects at numerous stands dotted around the grounds. The shows include pantomimes, magicians and live music. Admission is free; the festival is sponsored by television companies, publishers and toy manufacturers.
Berlinale - Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Feb 1st, 2010 to Feb 28th, 2010
One of the Biggest Film Fests
Initiated by the American military, this festival first took place in West Berlin in 1951. Today, the festival treads the middle ground between East and West and has become an international forum for international films. The competition, which is judged by an international jury, takes center stage at the festival and winners are presented with a golden bear. Premieres and first screenings by both established filmmakers and newcomers, as well as documentaries from the last year are screened alongside short films. Ticket prices and viewing schedule are available starting in the fall; call or check the website. Venues include Potsdamer Platz's CinemaxX, International, CineStar, Deutsche Kinemathek, Zoo Palast, Colosseum, Cinema Paris, Babylon Berlin Mitte, Cubix, Arsenal, Delphi Filmpalast, Berlinale Palast, Friedrichstadtpalast Berlin and Urania.
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