- 65% of the highways in Germany have no speed limit and are called the Autobahn.
- Germany sells around 6 million cars a year, making it one of the largest car producers in the world.
- The first book ever printed was in German, and the first magazine was launched in Germany in 1663.
What is Berlin best known for?
Berlin is famous for its many museums such as the Dahlem Museums, the Egyptian Museum, the Berlin Cultural Forum with the New National Gallery, and the Museum of Arts and Crafts. Other postwar institutions are the Brücke-Museum, the Berlin Museum, the Museum of Transport and Technology, and the Jewish Museum Berlin.
How did Berlin get its name?
The name Berlin has its roots in the language of West Slavic inhabitants of the area of today's Berlin, and may be related to the Old Polabian stem berl-/birl- ("swamp"). Since the Ber- at the beginning sounds like the German word Bär (bear), a bear appears in the coat of arms of the city.
What are 5 interesting facts about Berlin?
- THERE ARE ENOUGH MUSEUMS TO ENTERTAIN EVERY RAINY DAY.
- BERLIN IS HOME TO THE WORLD'S LONGEST BEER GARDEN.
- YOU CAN BASE FLY OVER ALEXANDERPLATZ.
- BERLIN IS 9 TIMES THE SIZE OF PARIS.
- THE GRAFFITI IS AWESOME, BUT IT COSTS THE CITY €35 MILLION A YEAR.
What are three interesting facts about Berlin?
- You can still visit Checkpoint Charlie.
- Berlin has many canals.
- Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of peace.
- The Reichstag is one of the most visited landmarks in Germany.
- Eastside Gallery is the longest open-air gallery in the world.
What makes Berlin interesting?
It has an astonishing cultural history, which takes in everything from the Bauhaus school of art to Iggy Pop and David Bowie, both of whom called the city home in the 1970s. It a centre of modern art and film. It has a thriving food scene. And it is home to people from all over the world.