Preserved Vandalism - Easy Side Gallery

Whether you'd like to sip on a cold Berliner as you stroll along the historically significant Berlin wall, or to breath in the fresh winter air as you see some of the most appreciated graffiti art in Western Europe, the East Side Gallery is the place to be.

An open air gallery, possibly on of the longest in the world, the East Side Gallery is located along one of the last remaining sections of the wall, next to the River Spree, southeast of Alexanderplatz. At just over 1km long, you can expect a leisurely stroll to take about an hour, and even longer if you decide to check one of the souvenir shops located next to the artwork.

Definitely a must see for any visit to Berlin, and with no cost to view (public gallery) there's no reason not to!

Address:
Mühlenstraße
Berlin, Germany

More Info:
http://www.eastsidegallery-berlin.com

Explore the pleasures of the Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum Berlin is a must see enriching experience for the young traveller looking to become more 'cultured' - offering an insight into the lives and experiences of many profound and influential minds of the time including Albert Einstein and Fritz Haber.

One of the museums main attractions are its unique architecture by Daniel Libeskind, featuring high ceiling hollow rooms throughout both the temporary and permanent exhibitions. Menashe Kadishman's contribution to the museum complements the hollow steel rooms, his 10,000+ iron cut faces represent the irreversible loss of just a fraction of the Jews murdered in Europe.

If you are interested in new experiences then the Jewish Museum may take your fancy. Asides from displaying the more 'formal' history of the Jewish community, some exhibits, such as the one shown below, conjure up a more personal aspect of life within a confining society.

If that doesn't intrigue you, there is a wide range of paintings and sculptures by a variety of Jewish artists that represent the world in which they lived.

The Jewish Museum is located in central Berlin, a five minute walk south of Kochstraße U-Bahn station.

Address: 
Jewish Museum
BerlinLindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Opening Hours: 
Monday 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 20:00
Cost: 
5 Euro adult entry fee 2.50 Euro reduced entry fee 
Overall:
Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy museums or even if you are interested in the vast history of Berlin and the Jewish cultural heritage of the area.
More info:

http://www.jmberlin.de/main/EN/homepage-EN.php

Houten around in Holland

| Flying into Amsterdam | Looking over the lake at sunset | The Night Watch | Outside Corpus | Amsterdam Centraal | Nightlights of Houten | Skiing at Zoetermeer | Bikes | Glasshouse |