Bear Shop, Nikolaikirchplatz
"Since the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the city’s emblematic Brandenburg Gate now stands as a symbol of optimism, while names such as Checkpoint Charlie seem (almost) consigned to the history books. Classic sights like Unter den Linden Boulevard still draw the visitors, while innovations such as the controversial glass dome atop the Reichstag building have already gained acceptance amongst the forward-thinking burghers. Museums are filled with fine art, Bauhaus styles, Guggenheim collections and Warhol and Lichtenstein signatures. There is shopping to suit all styles along the Kurfürstendamm and its more upmarket asides, parks and Prussian palaces aplenty, plus cocktail bars and music venues that cater for all tastes, loud or lewd. "
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