Politics-focused school trip to Berlin: Historical buildings and political sights

Dive into the world of German politics by visiting important government buildings such as the Federal Chancellery, the Reichstag and visits the Foreign Office. Start your journey with the impressive Reichstag building, the seat of the German Bundestag. Climb the glass dome and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.

Then dive into the modern architecture of Federal Chancellery, the official residence of the German Federal Chancellor. Walk along the “Bands of the Federal Government” and marvel at the impressive Foreign Office, the former Reichsbank building. Experience Berlin's historical and architectural highlights, which offer an unforgettable experience for your students.

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Experience Berlin's moving past and learn more about the events that have shaped the city. Discover historic sites such as Schöneberg Town Hall, which played an important role during the division of Germany. It was here that former US President John F. Kennedy announced his famous words “Ich bin ein Berliner”, underlining the city's determination for freedom and unity. It is also worth a visit Bellevue Palace, the official residence of the German Federal President - here you can find out more about the representative function of this historic building.

Explore that House of Representatives from Berlin, the meeting place of the Berlin State Parliament and thus learn even more about the political history of the capital. Furthermore, this offers Paul-Löbe-Haus, another parliament building in the government district, insights into the work of the German Bundestag. These historic sites are not only architectural masterpieces, but also important symbols of Berlin's political development. They enable visitors to experience the city's past and understand its significance as the political center of Europe.

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Also explore the fascinating history of the GDR in Berlin and discover the historical traces of this period. For example, visit the DDR Museum, which offers an insight into everyday life in former East Germany with interactive exhibitions. Also a detour to Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most famous border crossings between East and West Berlin during the division, is a must for a historical-political trip to Berlin. Here, your students can learn something about the history of the Cold War and experience first-hand how the city and its inhabitants were affected by the division of Germany. Another impressive example of this period is the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that was designed by artists from all over the world and now serves as the longest open-air gallery in the world.

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