The avenue in Berlin called Unter den Linden (Under the Linden (Trees) is a place to visit. You can walk along the street. There are many places to visit nearby like the "museum island/museum insel", Opera House, and some other historic buildings. There are also many cafes, restaurants, and shops. If you take "hop n hop off" bus trip, you will go there, too.

Unter den Linden is translated from the German "Under the lime trees". However, the lime trees are less noticeable, so they began to highlight. It was once the hunting trail of the Brandenburg electors to the Tiergarten. The ordinary tourist passes without stopping this chain of street cafes, expensive hotels, banks and fashionable shops. Here eclecticism triumphs still old Prussian mansions, buildings of the Weimar Republic and ultramodern buildings made of glass concrete. At the very beginning of the Boulevard stands the pompous building of the Russian Embassy, architecture reminiscent of the role of the USSR in the formation of the GDR. There`s "Aeroflot" another Soviet symbol nearby.. Only a couple of blocks separates the Russian Embassy from Bebelplatz. The Nazis burned forbidden books (Feuchtwanger, Marx, Remarque, Tolstoy) on this square, which then bore the name Opernplatz, may 10, 1933. They went from burning books to burning people after 6 years. Now an unusual monument was opened in the middle of the square in memory of this event . The oldest building here is the German state Opera, the former court theater of Frederick II. Old Fritz himself sat opposite on his horse. The specific green dome of St. Hedwig's Cathedral is visible behind the Opera. Its construction began in 1747; the Roman Pantheon was taken as a model. The Cathedral was to symbolize the tolerance of Protestant Prussia to Catholics. The Humboldt University school of law is housed in the Old Royal library, nicknamed the "chest of drawers" for its curved Baroque facade . The main building of the University is directly across the street. Neoclassical New guardhouse (Neue Wache), once used as a guardhouse for the Royal guard, and now serves as a memorial to all the victims of the two world wars. This was previously the work of the chief Berlin architect of the XIX century, Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The next building, the Zeughaus, a former Arsenal and military warehouse, is now occupied by the German historical Museum. You can walk to Unter den Linden, or you can take the free 100 bus on the second floor. I did both.

Unter den Linden probably is the most famous avenue in Berlin. This avenue was the pageant of Prussian kings and German emperors and the promenade of the bourgeoisie. Later it became the avenue of the commercial industrial revolution and also the avenue of the triumphant socialism of the then GDR. Walking along this avenue from the Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz over the Schloßbrücke from which it is called Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, one can see many of Berlin's major sights within a distance of 2 kilometres.

This 2k street runs from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz. Along the way you can see such sights as Berliner Dom, Humbolt University and the TV tower near Alexanderplatz. A short diversion off this street brings you to such beautiful squares like Gendarmenmarkt and Bebelplatz. Plenty of places to stop for something to eat and drink and enjoy people watching. There is a lot of construction work going on, at the moment, so that does spoil some sections but still, it is a great place to walk.

Free. Visit Duration: Half day with the attractions site visit included. From the Berlin Cathedral to the Brandenburg Gate, and the beautiful architectural and cultural attractions in between, Unter den Linden earned its name from the four rows of linden trees and take you through the heart of Berlin. Through the 1.5 km long road, you will notice the landmarks below: 1- Humboldt University  2- Staatsoper 3-Neue Wache 4-Kronprinzenpalais (Crown Prince's Palace) 5-Zeughaus, home to the German Historical Museum 6-Museum Island 7- Equestrian statue of King Frederick II

If you are visiting Berlin, Unter den Linden is a must see. It's filled with history and though it might not be as well-known as Champs Elysees, it's certainly as beautiful. The boulevard in itself has something special and it offers several sights alonside: connecting the Brandenburg Gate to Alexander Platz, it lures you to Madamd Toussaud's Wax Figure Museuum, the Berlin Dome, the State Opera, the statue of King Frederick II of Prussia, Bebelplatz, Humboldt University, House I of the Berlin State Library and many others. It really is something you have to see!

If you only have a few hours and want to say you have seen Berlin, go to Alexanderplatz and walk along Unter den Linden towards the Gate. The street is scattered with both historical and modern sites on both sides. You will see the Berliner Dome, the Museum Island, the Opera House, Humboldt University, Babelplatz, the statues of Marx and Hegel, and many other famous sites. The street leads to Brandenburger Tor from where you can go to see the Jewish memorial or the Reichstag.

We have been to all the "famous" boulevards- Champs Elysee, Andrassi Ut, Las Ramblas- and we loved Unter den Linden just as much! Walking along this wide tree-lined boulevard filled with so much history, beautiful buildings (a few construction projects) and the Brandenburg Gate at the end is wonderful. Walking the opposite direction you see the Berliner Dom, TV tower and beautiful bridges. The street is lined with cafes that are perfect for people watching and having a snack/beer. Now, I must say we had perfect weather (80 degrees and sunny) both days, so it was perfect for strolling. I probably would not be quite so enthusiastic if it was cold or rainy:-) Definitely a must see in Berlin.

Well, it's a street. A wide street. With cars, trees and many clueless tourists. With some neoclassic buildings and a lot of neo but-not-so-classic construction equipment. Estimated time of getting the general idea: 2 minuets. Estimated time of getting tired of the general idea: 5 minuets. First attempt to escape: right afterwards. Maybe it gets better at night, maybe. I don't know… The light at the end of the Staße: west to Brandenburg gate and Tiergarten Park, east to the Museunsinsel. Not a single U-ban in sight, try not to get caught in the middle…

It's well worth taking the 100 service bus to the Lust Garten or Alexanderplatz, then strolling back to the Brandenburg Gate. Among other places, we took in the Schlossbrucke, Bebelplatz, the Neue Wache and St Hedwigs Cathedral. From the Brandenburg Gate it's then a short walk to the Holocaust Memorial and then the site of the Fuhrer Bunker. Masses of history in a couple of hours.