Street-by-Street: Around Bebelplatz

The section of Unter den Linden between Schlossbrucke and Friedrichstrasse is one of the most attractive areas in central Berlin. As well as some magnificent Baroque and Neo-Classical buildings, many of them designed by famous architects, there are also some restored palaces that are now used as public buildings. Of particular interest is the beautiful Baroque building of the Zeughaus (the former Arsenal), which now houses the German History Museum.

Neue Wache

Now serving as a memorial to all victims of war and dictatorship, this monument was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

Humboldt University

The university courtyard teems with life all year round. Second-hand booksellers set up their stalls in front of the gate.

Unter den Linden: Replanted with four rows of lime trees in 1946, this is one of the most famous streets in Berlin.

Staatsbibliothek: Designed by Ernst von Ihne and constructed between 1903 and 1914, this impressive building houses part of the State Library collection.

Zeughaus (Deutsches Historisches Museum): Minerva, goddess of wisdom, decorates this beautiful Baroque building, which has a new wing designedby I M Pei

Friedrichswerdersche Kirche: In this Neo-Gothic church, designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, is a museum devoted to the great architect.

Kronprinzenpalais: A magnificent portal from the dismantled Bauakademie building can be found the rear of the palace.

St-Hedwigs-Kathedrale: Bas-reliefs (1837) by Theodore Wilhelm Achtermann adorn the cathedral’s supports