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What to do in Berlin One of Europe, and indeed the world’s most important cities for the last 150 or so years. Berlin has been at the peak of scientific and cultural progress, the depths of destruction and despair and is now a centre of technology, innovation and economic power. It’s fair to say that Berlin’s history has been somewhat tumultuous, to put it mildly. The scars of World War II and the Cold War weigh hard on the city’s conscience, but these have helped to create the vibrant city that Berlin has become. If you have an interest in WWII and the Cold War (which I really do) then Berlin is a destination that will continue to fascinate and intrigue. Therefore, a fair amount of things in this article will relate to these two areas of history. One of the best things about Berlin is that many of the…