Berlin, Germany
Berlin is the capital of Germany and the second largest city in Europe. A divided city for 40 years following World War II, today you wouldn't know where the Berlin Wall was if its path wasn't commemorated with rows of cobblestone bricks. While Berlin was largely rebuilt after World War II, there are still plenty historical and architectural highlights to keep most travelers satisfied.
While I was in Berlin, I stayed at the Meininger City Hostel - Meininger Straße, which I can highly recommend. The rooms were clean, and the prices were cheap compared to staying in the Mitte. Also, transportation wasn't a problem, since several U-bahn lines stop near the hostel. If you're looking to stay closer to the historical center, or Mitte, there are plenty of other hostels in Berlin, though you can expect to pay more for them.
Photos of Berlin
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Brandenburg Gate
The famous triumphal arch of Berlin.
Checkpoint Charlie
It was a border crossing, and a gateway to freedom.
Reichstag
Berlin's historic parliamentary building.
Potsdamer Platz
An important square, reborn in unified Berlin.
Anhalter Bahnhof Ruins
The remains of a major train station in Berlin.
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