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The Reichstag or Parliamentary Building is one of the most symbolic buildings in Berlin. It was opened in 1894 and housed the parliament until 1933 when it was destroyed by a fire started by the Nazis. It was then further damaged during World War II.
From 1994–99 the Reichstag was reconstructed and extended by the architect Norman Forster. Since then it is again the seat of the German Bundestag or federal government and, with its stunning new dome, it is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions.
The beautiful dome or cupola is so worth a visit. A ramp winds its way up to the top, where you can enjoy fabulous views over the city, whilst exclaiming over the beauty of this open-aired structure. The mirror-clad funnel in the middle of the dome is great for taking quirky photos!
Be prepared for a queue to enter the building. We arrived at 10am and had to queue for an hour - outside, inside, security checks, elevator - before we made it to the dome.
Don't forget to photograph the huge German flag that flies proudly at the front of the building. It was first flown at the official celebrations of German reunifications in 1990.
The dome is open daily from 8am - 10pm and admission is free. Leave a Comment
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 Reichstag Dome by diocletianvs
The glass dome is really fascinating in its huge size, dominating the Berlin skyline; in its simplicity and in its symbolics. Everyone can access it for free (there are queues in front of the main entrance to Reichstag) and climb the double ramps untill its (open to rain!) top. On the one side you can enjoy the views of the city (fascinating) and on the other side you can enjoy the broken views of yourself and your fellow co-climbers in a series of mirror-glasses. There is a small presentation of the history of the building at the basement of the cupola.
Although the lines can be long (go there early!) it did not take us more that 45 minutes to go inside and there were even nice girls who were offering free brochures you can study while waiting. Leave a Comment
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 Reichstag by diocletianvs
Reichstag was built after the founding of the German Empire in 1872, when a large parliamentary building was needed. This huge classicist building was designed by Paul Wallot and measures 137 by 97 metres. The famous inscription 'Dem Deutschen Volke' (To the German People) was added in 1916. In 1933 it burned as the famous fire broke out probably caused by Hitler's party members in a (successful) attempt to gain power in Germany. The building was even further damaged at the end of the WWII but it also became a symbol of Hitler's defeat with the famous picture of a Red Army Soldier raising the Soviet flag on top of it.
Wrapped by Christo in 1995 Reichstag was once again on front pages of all newspapers in the world this time symbolizing united Germany and re-born spirit of Berlin. Although the building's history is interesting, it is the new present in the shape of the public-accessible cupola on top of it that makes it a real landmark of today's Berlin. Leave a Comment
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 Reichstag, Berlin by antistar
Just on the western side of the Brandenburg Gate is the Reichstag, or Bundestag as it is now officially know. Built in 1894 as the parliament for the German republic, the Reichstag is once again the seat of government for a unified Germany, after the government of the country was split between Bonn and East Berlin for four decades. The building is set in the enormous and peaceful grounds of the Tiergarten (animal garden), wedged right up against what used to be the Berlin wall.
The Reichstag has had a colorful and eventful, if relatively short, history. Most people will have heard of the Burning of the Reichstag, the event of 1933 that Hitler used as a pretext for seizing power. The building was again the stage of huge drama, when 12 years later the Soviets beat the British and Americans to the prize, and finished off the German resistance in the Storming of the Reichstag. After re-unification, the building was subject to a $11 billion refurbishment, by British architech Sir Norman Foster, who included the controversial glass dome on the roof, which has since proved extremely popular. Leave a Comment
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And where else is a house of parliament always open for the entire nation and visitors and not only for the deputies.
If you would like to join a guided tour through the plenary assembly hall or even watch the plenary session, write a fax to that number: 030-22732152.
Reichstag open from 10:00 am to 1:am, entry until 22:00 pm (for the terrace). Leave a Comment Phone: 22 73 21 52Directions: Bus 100
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The Reichstag is the seat of the German parliament (Bundestag). It is also one of the major tourist attractions in Berlin.
HISTORY:
The Reichstag has for a long time been part of Germany's history: It was built from 1884-94 for the parliament (Reichstag) of the new German state, which had only been in existence since 1871.
On 9th November 1918, politician Philipp Scheidemann declared Germany a republic from one of the windows of the Reichstag - this was the end of the Kaiserreich.
When part of the Reichstag was destroyed in a fire on 27 February 1933, the Nazis used this to justify the persecution of their political enemies (Reichstag Fire Decree).
After the war, the building was rebuilt, but no longer used as a parliamentary building. The dome itself was not rebuilt.
It wasn't until German reunification in 1990 that it was decided to use the building for the German parliament again. Reconstruction work followed and famous British architect Sir Norman Foster added the accessible glass dome. In 1999, the parliament moved back into the Reichstag building.
VISITOR INFORMATION:
Visitors can access the roof terrace and dome of the Reichstag building. You will have an amazing view of historic Berlin.
Opening times: Daily from 08.00 to 24.00 hours (last admission 22.00 hours). Be prepared for long queues during peak hours.
Admission is free. Leave a Comment Phone: 22 73 21 52Directions: Nearest stations and stops: Hauptbahnhof (Long-distance trains, regional trains, S-Bahn), Friedrichstraße (regional trains, S-Bahn, U-Bahn), Unter den Linden (S-Bahn), Reichstag/Bundestag (Bus routes 100, M 41)Website: http://www.bundestag.de/htdocs_e/visitors/index.html
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 The plenary chamber by GerremLeave a Comment Phone: 22 73 21 52Directions: Bus 100
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