This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Berlin provides all the information you need to enjoy this fascinating & evocative capital city. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily & full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted & include the infamous Brandenburg Gate the elegant palaces & gardens of Sanssouci & Neue Nationalgalerie where world-famous collections of 20th-century art can be explored. Berlin's intriguing history is explored within this guide including a timeline of historical landmarks & feature boxes throughout highlighting particularly interesting facts. Entertainment & nightlife are detailed & a calendar of events details festivals & other commemorative dates ensuring you don't miss out on some of Berlin's most exciting cultural events. An ' Eating Out' section provides information on local specialities & useful German vocabulary for ordering food & drinks. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit.