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This distinctive historic building on Neuer Markt combines a 13th-century Gothic brick gable with an 18th-century pastel-pink Baroque facade.

Regular markets and stalls are held in the square.

This is one of Rostock's remaining historic city gates, near Neuer Markt.

This is one of the old city gates remaining in Rostock and has a small exhibit about city defenses inside.

Reviews say visitors could not access the top floor of Kröpeliner Tor, so check whether it is open if you are going for the view.

This is a main shopping street in downtown Rostock, with cafes and restaurants, connecting Kröpeliner Tor and Neuer Markt.

This signature North German Brick Gothic cathedral dates to the 13th century and houses a huge astronomical clock made in 1472 that still works today.

A procession of the apostles on the astronomical clock can be seen every day at noon (12:00).

This small museum exhibits Rostock history and local household items, artworks, and artifacts. Admission is free.

This is Rostock's central square, with the university's main building and the Fountain of the Joy of Life.

This old-town square in Rostock has cafes and restaurants and views of the pink City Hall.

This harbor promenade along the Warnow has museums, a yacht harbor, restaurants, shops, and warehouses.

This restaurant on the waterfront at Rostock's city harbor overlooks moored sailing ships and serves fresh steak and grilled Baltic catch.

The terrace seating along the harbor promenade has a particularly pleasant atmosphere.

Opened in 1856, this is Rostock's most historic maritime-themed tavern, known for North German Labskaus and fish ragout.

Filled with antique ship furnishings and bunk-style seating, reservations are recommended.

This is a major church in Rostock, with an astronomical clock inside showing the movement of the apostles.

This house brewery restaurant in the Warnow harbor serves its own beer, crispy Schweinshaxe, and schnitzel.

Dine on the riverside terrace overlooking ships moored in the harbor.

This is the area's tallest church; its tower once served as a navigation marker for fishers.

This traditional German tavern occupies a medieval brick cellar near Hopfenmarkt and serves beef rouladen and Mecklenburg-style roast pork.

An underground restaurant with an arched, cozy brick ceiling, ideal for enjoying local beer.

This historic bakery café in the center of Kröpeliner pedestrian shopping street is known for handmade torte and Franzbrötchen pastries.

Choose a slice from the display of traditional German cakes with a long history.

This modern, lively cafe in central Rostock serves specialty coffee, neatly presented brunch platters, and brownies baked that day.

Local residents quickly fill the seats during weekend brunch.

Built in the 13th century, this church is now used as a conference venue.

This park follows Rostock's former city walls.

This gate was once a symbol of Germany's division and later became a symbol of reunification.

If you want an uncrowded photo at Brandenburg Gate, visit before 10:30 a.m. rather than during the midday tourist rush.

This was a checkpoint in the Berlin Wall during the Cold War and symbolizes Germany's division.

If you want a commemorative photo in front of the checkpoint at Checkpoint Charlie, you may have to wait your turn, so allow time if you plan only a brief stop.

This is an outdoor gallery with more than 100 murals painted on a remaining section of the Berlin Wall.

This is one of Berlin's signature buildings on Alexanderplatz, with an observation deck.

Buy your TV Tower ticket online in advance to avoid the on-site ticket line.

This memorial consists of more than 2,000 gray concrete slabs of varying heights. The exhibition covers the lives of victims.

This is one of Berlin's signature buildings on Museum Island and contains the Hohenzollern royal tombs.

If you plan to take photos from the cathedral’s observation deck, be aware that construction screens may obstruct the view.

This memorial to victims of the Berlin Wall stands on Bernauer Straße, where the wall actually ran.

This documentation center has a permanent indoor exhibition and tours of historic sites.

This shop serves Berlin's currywurst with sausage, curry sauce, and fries.

This beer garden is by a lake in Tiergarten park.

At this Bavarian beer house on Gendarmenmarkt, you can watch a new keg being connected in a performance around 5–6 p.m.

Make a reservation in advance if you are going to Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt with a large group.

See Berlin from the glass dome of the Reichstag. Dome admission is free, but advance registration is required.

The Reichstag Dome is free, but advance registration is required and spots fill quickly, so reserve a time slot on the official website about 1 week in advance.

This revolving restaurant in the TV Tower serves German dishes including Solyanka and Königsberger Klopse.

If you plan to dine at Sphere, tables may not be available on site, so reserve in advance.

Inside the building, visitors can see exhibitions about this place's history and Berlin's relationship with the world.

Beside the beer garden is a full-service restaurant serving traditional German food.

At Prater Biergarten, you may have to queue separately to order food and drinks, pay, and collect your deposit refund, so allow for each wait if your meal schedule is short.

Operating since the 16th century, this is Berlin's oldest restaurant. Napoleon and Beethoven also dined here; it serves Schweinshaxe, sausage, schnitzel, and traditional German beer.

You may not be admitted to Zur Letzten Instanz without a reservation, so reserve your dining time in advance.

This is a gastro pub operated by Bavaria's major Weihenstephaner beer brand, serving beer and Schweinshaxe.

This restaurant serves house-smoked pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. Away from the tourist-heavy main street, it draws locals and food enthusiasts; its pastrami sandwich was praised by The New York Times.

Mogg has moved from its former address in Mitte to the Kalle Halle food hall in Neukölln, so confirm the destination again before setting out.

This plant-based fine-dining restaurant is in a courtyard on Behrenstraße and has received a Michelin star.

This three-Michelin-star restaurant serves French and German cuisine focused on seasonal and regional ingredients.

This modern German tavern serves Königsberger Klopse, goulash, fried chicken, trout, and more.

Trio may be nearly full even on weekday evenings, so reserve before visiting.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is on an island in the River Spree and is home to several museums.

This tree-lined boulevard runs from the Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island.

This square has a World Clock displaying the time in cities around the world.

This square is between the German and French Cathedrals, in front of the Konzerthaus.