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We took the train from Charlottenburg to the Tiergarten after brunch and hiked to the top of the Berlin Victory Column. At the top, we enjoyed panoramic views of the City.
We walked along the Spree River to the Reichstag. Because of the 60th Geburtstag celebrations, the lines were too long and we weren't able to go inside. We learned on our 3rd Reich walking tour that Hitler had originally proposed plans for a dome so grand that it would dwarf the Reichstag by an order of magnitude. This proposed dome would be so large that it was expected to generate its own indoor weather! Hitler fell before his narcissistic goal was realized. The Reichstag was a spectacular site from the outside. We also enjoyed seeing the Paul-Löbe-Haus which is one of the government buildings in Berlin and is perched along the river.
