Been away for ages busy with work and the like! Finally written 100th review with more to follow......
Been away for ages busy with work and the like! Finally written 100th review with more to follow...I hope!! Nick
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The Potsdamer Platz is a brand new, vibrant area that was built during the 1990s in the former east Berlin. The area is a now key to Berlin in terms of business with many major German companies having their headquarters here, including Deutsche Bahn and Sony, as well as having becoming a must-see for visitors to Berlin.
What is it? The Potsdamer Platz centres around a central area that is 20+ stories high with a covered roof that is open at the sides so that one has the experience of being in the open air, yet without the dangers of inclement weather! As well as the main 'dom', there's a range of restaurants, visitors' attractions, and the Potsdamer arcade, which features over 100 hundred shops in the immediate area.
In the arcade you will find a wide range of shops including clothing for men, women and children as well as a plethora of shoe shops! There's a book shop that even has a small selection of English books and a small Aldi supermarket to stock up on those essential items.
Getting there? The Platz is within walking distance of Checkpoint Charlie and is located 5-10 minutes' walk away from the Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate. Access the Platz via the u-bahn (subway) exiting at the Potsdamer Platz exit (green line). When visiting the Potsdamer Platz you are also within easy walking distance of the Brandeburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the last remaining metres of the Berlin Wall as well as the opera, the German Film museum and other attractions meaning that you can stop here fro lunch and a quick wander as well as taking in some of the city's other major sights.
What's there? The Platz features a wide range of restaurants, including a cool Australian bar and restaurant, Italian, Mexican, and a whole range of dining opportunities ranging from cheap and cheerful pizzas to luxurious dining--lots of things to suit any palate and budget! The Australian bar offers a great value breakfast buffet including coffee and orange juice for under 4Euros (approx £3) and there are lots of places to grab a sandwich snack at lunch and places to enjoy a nice long and languishing dinner in good company. Be sure to try the coffee and cakes at one of the eateries. If nothing takes your fancy in the main area, there are lots of hotels in the local vicinity, as well as a great sushi and fish bar. There are also more 'fast-food' choices in the shopping arcade.
Check out the huge cinema, which also includes an IMAX 3D screen; if this is busy, head down the road to the Discovery Channel IMAX. Most features are in German, but pick up a programme to find showings in English and other major languages.
Have a look at the Sony Center and check out the latest Volkswagen cars in their interactive show room; when we visited they had some great interactive models of new cars. If you don't like all the modern architecture, then keep your eyes peeled for original structures from the area that have been restored in the renovation process.
Overall, the Potsdamer Platz is a bit of a tourist trap to be honest (just keep your eyes peeled for the 100s of cameras!) but it is a great place to eat I the evenings as it does offer a real buzzy atmosphere as well as providing a change from more formal restaurants and visitor attractions it is a great mix of old and new German not to be missed!
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