🌆 Berlin City Walk · Day 2 | A Collision of History and Flavors

🌞 Morning: Rediscovering the Marx-Engels Statue in Perfect Light Marx-Engels-Forum Returned early to reshoot the bronze statues, avoiding yesterday’s harsh backlight. The soft morning glow accentuates their solemnity, framed by the Spree River and Berlin Cathedral’s dome—a perfect blend of history and architectural beauty 📸 🍢 Noon: Berlin’s "National Snack" Experience Rüyam Gemüse Kebab This hyped Turkish kebab joint lived up to the hype! More locals than tourists queued for freshly carved lamb wrapped in ，crisp veggies, and thin flatbread. A massive portion costs only €7-8—seriously filling 😋 ✅ Must-order: Classic lamb Döner (add spicy sauce for a kick) ✅ Pro tip: Ask for extra yogurt sauce to cut through the richness 🌧️ Afternoon: Reflecting at Topography of Terror Free Visit Guide 🔹 Outdoor Exhibition: A Cold War history along Berlin Wall ruins, with gravel paths and sparse vegetation echoing the audio guide: "This history should bear no grass" 🌿 🔹 Indoor Exhibition: Scan for Chinese audio guide, detailing Nazi rise, persecution, and post-war trials. Artifacts like victims’ documents are haunting. 📌 Tip: Allow 2-3 hours; free luggage storage at the entrance 🌇 Evening: The Architectural Wonder of Reichstag’s Dome Free Reservation Hack Thought online slots were full, but scored same-day tickets onsite! ✅ Reservation: Weekend walk-in bookings open at 10:00 ✅ Highlights: The glass dome’s spiral ramp offers 360° Berlin views. Sunlight through prisms casts moving ，contrasting modern design with the historic parliament hall below 🤩 📸 Best shot: Brandenburg Gate from the dome’s peak 📝 Daily Itinerary Summary Marx-Engels-Forum (9:00) → Rüyam Kebab (12:00) → Topography of Terror (14:00) → Reichstag Dome (18:00) Transport: U-Bahn + walking; buy a €8.6 day pass Dress code: Comfortable shoes (20k steps daily); no sharp items for Reichstag security #Berlin #BerlinTravel #Citywalk #UKStudent #BerlinCuisine #TopographyOfTerror #ReichstagBuilding