Our aim with these My Favorite: posts is to give our well-traveled Explorica employees a chance to share some of their favorite travel experiences with all of you.
This week’s my favorite comes from Senior Program Consultant Alyssa Geiger. Take it away, Alyssa…
I lived in Berlin for six months a few years ago, and although there are many sights and activities that I would deem ‘Must Visit’, my first trip to the Reichstag left a lasting impression.
The first thing to note about visiting the Reichstag…is that it’s free! Although this can lead to very long lines during peak visiting hours, trust me, it is worth the wait.
Right as you walk in, you notice “DEM DEUTSCHEN VOLKE,” (To the German People) in big letters above the entrance. Inscribed in 1916, this promise to the German people is currently upheld by hosting the Bundestag –Germany’s parliament.
Probably the most famous part of the Reichstag’s architecture is the enormous glass dome at the top of the building — check it out–it looks like a tornado!
From there, looking out, you can get a panoramic view of the Berlin cityscape. Then, looking down, you can see the parliamentary set-up of the Bundestag.
A visit to the Reichstag gives travelers to Berlin an appreciation of Germany’s past, as well as a strong glimpse into it’s contemporary culture.