Now the home of the House of the Cultures of the World. Built 1816-18, designed by Schinkel in the form of a Roman fort. Since 1969 memorial to the victims of fascism and dictatorship. Old terminal railway station, completely renovated and expanded 1990-95 by Kleinhues, now houses an important collection of contemporary art with 10,000m of exhibition space. The vibrant metropolis of Berlin lies in the middle of the state of Brandenburg, just a few miles away from countless lakes, historical castles, stately homes, abbeys, heaths, pine forests, river valleys and tree-lined country roads.
Few cities have such a wealth of unspoilt nature and cultural attractions in the direct vicinity.
Berlin is linked to its environs both by the Spree and Havel rivers and by their common historical heritage, reflected in the many fascinating sights. 04.06.01 Berlin Mozart Festival Whitsun 2001. New production of Cosi Fan Tutte, concerts by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 30.06.01 08.07.01 Berlin Bach Festival. By car you can get there via the autobahns A2, A4, A13, A24 or A11. However, you can also reach Berlin comfortably by using one of the direct train connections from every major cities.