"Hohlzann" (Kaiser Wilhelms Gedenkniskirche)
by jonkb
See the 'Hohlzann' and the sourounding church. Kaiser Wilhelms Gedenkniskirche This place is a amazing display of collors at night. It's also a beautifull monument of the war -- if such a monument can be beautifull. The old church was bombed to pieces during the allies bombardement of the city. Only the remainding ruins of tower of the church was left standing because the inhabitants wouldn't remove it. Instead the new church was buildt around it.
Graffiti
by maryamy
Berliners seem to enjoy graffiti and it is paramount. I found it to be in the most difficult to reach places. People try hard for this form of expression.
I was told this is due to the large number of anarchists in the city.
The residents of apartments will sometimes draw their own grafitti on their walls to avoid others doing that to them.
Discover the Wacky World of Zen
by Eurasian68
The main school of the Kwan Um School of Zen (a korean tradition buddhism) is situated in Berlin - Wedding.
The temple is a peaceful and friendly place to discover the wacky world of Zen! Sign up for a medition introduction course or learn about the wonderful stories of buddhism. An unforgetable experience for those who has always been fasinated by this tolerant religion.
Regular Practise:
Tuesdays 7pm - 10pm
Fridays 7pm Introduction
Fridays 7:30pm - 9pm
Last weekend every month:
Saturdays 8pm - 2am Night Practise
Sundays 10am - 2pm Simple Vegetarian Lunch included
Tax free shopping for non-EU citizens
by matcrazy1 about Various
In Europe, most prices include a value-added tax or VAT that is 16 percent in Germany (21% in Poland). This is like a sales tax, except that it's built into the price you pay instead of being added at the cash register.
If you are non-EU citizen you are entitled to a VAT (Value Added Tax) - Refund that is 16% in Germany.
Whenever you enter a shop with a Tax-Free sign (as on my picture) outside, and you spent over 25.00 €, ask for a special form. Stamp the form when you get through Customs. But be prepared to show your goods, which must still be in their original packing. The tax is refunded either at the border or sent to the address on the envelop containing the cheque. Buy more. VAT-Refund is worth considering for large purchases. Save up to 16% - a little less to be honest.
Berlin Bar WATERGATE
by Dimi1
Yeah there in cool and beloved Berlin Kreuzberg ... there is simply a door which doesn't lead to a car body shop but to one of the best Berlin night clubs and bars. The Watergate ... pretty cool people listen pretty cool music and enjoy their pretty cool whiskeys, pretty late in the night while they're watching the city lights and the night go by through a huge window there in pretty cool Kreuzberg, where I once lived for a couple of years .... That's Berlin man ! .... Enjoy !!! Hey buddy it's Berlin .... be yourself !