Bus from BERLIN to DUBROVNIK
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Berlin is the capital, as well as the biggest city in Germany with 3,5 millions citizens. Devided in twelve districts, through Berlin flow rivers Spree and Havel and a lot of smaller streams that can be found at the city territory, in addition to lakes and forests. The city is situated in the mild climate zone between maritime to continental climate. The average temperature in Berlin amounts to 9,5 °C.
Berlin features 175 museums and has more than 140 theaters, as well as 300 cinemas. There are 4650 restaurants, around 900 pubs and 190 bars and discos, which makes it one of the most captivating tourist destinations worldwide!
The most famous sightseeing attractions in Berlin are the following:
The Brandenburg Gate (das Brandeburger Tor) was built from 1788 to 1791. The classical construction was preserved from time of the German Democratic Republic and was considered a symbol of the Division of Germany. After the Reunification the Gate gets another meaning and becomes the symbol of the German Unity. At the Brandenburg Gate a famous statue group designed by Johhan Gottfried Schadow decorates its top, the Quadriga.
The Television Tower (Fernsehturm) –situated in the vicinity of Alexanderplatz, the Television Tower with its height of 368 meters it is the tallest building in Germany. The Tower is visited by more than 1 million tourists every year. When the weather is clear one can enjoy in a spectacular wide view above Berlin and the surrounding area.
Postdam Square (Postdamer Platz) – the modern city center surrounding Postdam Square was rebuilt on a wasteland after the Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall, which made a clear border between East and West Berlin. Today several skyscraper are shapind the skyline above the Postdamer Platz, and Railway Tower, the Kollhoff Tower and Piano Skyscraper form the entrance gate to the inner city.
The Holocaust Memorial – The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe or the Holocaust Memorial consists of 2711 concrete blocks built (stelae) in honour of the millions of people that were murdered during the time of the National Socialism. Underground of the Memorial’s field of stelae contains Place of Information (Ort der Information), which documents the persecution and destruction of the European Jews.
The Old Arsenal (Zeughaus) Unter den Linden – it is the oldest building construction at the Boulevard Unter den Linden. The previous Zeughaus was the most extensive armory in the Prussia in the XVIII century, but, during the XX century it was redesigned by the government into the Museum of German History, which presented the collection of the history of Germany.
Central Station (Hauptbanhof) – Berlin Central Station was officially opened in May 2006. From Monday to Sunday, around 80 Shops are opened on different levels of the station. The glass construction and the glass roof represent the distuinguishing feature of the station.
Berlin is one of the most visited centers of national and international city tourism, and with its cuisine and specialities you can experience the perks of Berlin to the utmost.
About the destination DUBROVNIK
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea, in the region of Dalmatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, a seaport and the center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
The prosperity of the city was historically based on maritime trade; as the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, it achieved a high level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became notable for its wealth and skilleddiplomacy. The historical Latin and Dalmatian name of Dubrovnik is Ragusa. The current name was officially adopted in 1918 after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but was in use from the Middle Ages.The name is from dubrava, which means "oak grove". Dub in the Croatian language means "oak".
The finest Renaissance highlight is the Sponza Palace which dates from the 16th century and is currently used to house the National Archives. Dubrovnik includes a number of famous buildings such as the Onofrio's Fountain, Monastery of St. Clare, St. Saviour Church, Franciscan Church, Monastery of the Friars Minor, Birthplace of Ivo Vojnovic, Palace "Sponza" steeple "Puddle", Bell Tower, Little Onofrio Fountain, Orlando's column, building the main guard, and Church of St. Blaise, built in the 18th century in honour of Dubrovnik's patron saint.
In the historic centers within the city there are many taverns and restaurants with a special offer nearly all kinds of Mediterranean specialties, while in nearby souvenir shops can buy typical souvenirs Dubrovnik - delicacies, filigree jewelry, Bronze Saint Blaise or embroidery.
A feature of Dubrovnik is its walls that run almost 2 km around the city. The walls run from 4 to 6 metres thick on the landward side but are much thinner on the seaward side. The system of turrets and towers were intended to protect the vulnerable city. The walls of Dubrovnik have also been a popular filming site for the fictional city of King's Landing in the HBO television series "Game of Thrones".
Dubrovnik has an international airport of its own. It is located approximately 22 km southeast of Dubrovnik city centre, near Ćilipi. Buses connect the airport with the Dubrovnik old main bus station in Gruž. In addition, a network of modern, local buses connects all Dubrovnik neighbourhoods running frequently from dawn to midnight.
With a favorable climate, historical heritage and prestigious cultural events, Dubrovnik is the perfect holiday destination, where every generation can find their ideal place.