I was in Berlin (with the US Army) on August 13, 1961 when the Berlin Wall went up. The revered symbol of this city, the Brandenburger Tor, is now over-run with vendors, beggars, shysters and people. It was a disappointment to me. It is still a "must see" for visitors but, don't expect too much. More

This is one of those sites that you have to check off your list when you come to Berlin the first time. Before you do so, do Google some pictures of the first minutes after the Berlin wall came down. You will understand the importance of this structure. It is where East met West. More

The history is really fascinating here and you can think of all the history that ran through - if only the last 70 or 80 years! More

Superb architecture and a sight not to miss in Berlin, you can go up to the dome in the parliament building and see the proceedings going on below. If the weather is good just settle down in the huge greens outside. More

Everything you imagine and more, well worth a visit, a photo and to take in the history involved in this monument. Quite a moving place to visit. More

I first saw the Brandenburg Gate in 1997 when I Interrailed around Europe. As I was in Berlin and staying nearby, I went to take another look. It's a very impressive structure. That said, once you've seen it .... you're done! There's a Starbucks within 100yds of it, so pop in there, have a coffee and get away from the... More

It was all going very well until I saw Micky Mouse posing for pics with visitors in front of the gate...oh dear. More

It was great to see the Brandenburg Gate. It was very tall and it looked over the rest of the buildings in the area. Over all, it was magnificent. More

This is basically a monument steeped in deep history. Do you have to see it? Answer is we are tourists so we go for it. Took a few shots, but serious photograpers will not add this to their albums.bottom line you can give it a miss! More