Legendäres Berlin

Where did Kennedy become a Berliner? What happened at Checkpoint Charlie? Where did David Bowie go dancing? Where was squatting invented? From the "Führerbunker" to Kommune 1, from the Olympic Stadium to the former USA espionage centre. In hardly any other city in Europe has history left such visible traces as in Berlin. This handy city guide shows the legendary places in the capital and tells an impressive story of what happened there. A total of 40 spectacular locations, often of world-historical significance, document where history was made: Places of representation and rebellion, but also scenes of horror and places of pleasure. Author Elisabeth Schwiontek describes the places and events - and the stories behind them - in a knowledgeable and lively manner. Impressive current and historical photographs show the places where the myth of Berlin comes to life.