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Tiergarten
There are few cities in the world where you can lie naked in the middle of town at noon and not be arrested. Besides having delightful tree-shaded walks, canals and flower gardens, the Tiergarten also has a couple of open fields on either side of Hofjägerallee where the locals sunbathe au naturel.

While the sunbathers cannot be seen from the Siegessäule, the Victory Column in the centre of the park, it does provide a good view of the other major sights around Berlin. The angel at the top of the 69m (226ft) column was the perching place for the angels in Wim Wenders' film Wings of Desire.

Grosser Stern
Tel: (030) 391 2691. Fax: (030) 3905 2478.(Siegessäule)
Website: www.tiergarten.de
Transport: Bus 100, 187 or 341.
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1800 (Mon from 1300).
Admission: DM2 (concessions available).

Fernsehturm
The best views in East Berlin are from the Fernsehturm at Alexanderplatz. Looking vaguely like the Death Star on a concrete spit, the television tower, Berlin's tallest structure (365m/1197ft), makes for a good reference point as well as blighting many views of the city skyline. The communist designers made it so that sunlight reflecting on its facets forms a Christian cross. In a sign of changing times a glare of advertising neon surrounds the base of the tower. Visitors can take an elevator to the viewing platform or the revolving cafÉ for a good look over the city.

Alexanderplatz
Tel: (030) 242 3333. Fax: (030) 242 5922.
E-mail: info@berlinerfernsehturm.de
Website: www.berlinerfernsehturm.de
Transport: U-Bahn/S-Bahn Alexanderplatz. Bus 100, 142, 157 or 257. Tram 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.
Opening hours: Daily Mar-Oct 0900-0100; Nov-Feb 1000-0000.
Admission: DM8 (concessions available).

Spandau Zitadelle (Spandau Citadel)
This sixteenth-century fortress is the oldest non-religious building in the city. Its location overlooking the Havel River and the charming old town of Spandau, make a trip to this district a lovely excursion within the city. Guided tours of the citadel are available by advance booking.

Am Juliusturm
Tel: (030) 3549 44200. Fax (030) 35494 429610.
Website: www.zitadelle-spadau-online.de
Transport: U-Bahn Zitadelle.
Opening hours: Tues-Fri 0900-1700 and Sat and Sun 1000-1700.
Admission: DM4 (concessions available).



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