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Reichstag
Germany's parliament, with a glass dome you can walk up for a view over the city and down into the debating chamber.
- Open
- Every day, by registration; it closes for some events
- Price
- Free; register online with your ID
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Platz der Republik 1, 11011 BerlinDirections
- Getting There
- Bundestag station (U5), or a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate.
Why Go
Burned in 1933, ruined in 1945 and restored after reunification, the building has held the Bundestag since 1999. Norman Foster's glass dome has a spiral ramp to the top, with an audio guide and views over the Tiergarten.
Visits are free, but you must register online in advance.
Tips
- Register several days ahead, and bring the ID you registered with.
Nearby in Berlin
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