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Reichstag review Rate it
Infamously gutted by fire on 17 February 1933 - an event the Nazis used as an excuse to suspend basic freedoms - the Reichstag is today home to the Bundestag, the Federal German Parliament. The celebrated renovation by Lord Foster was conceived as a 'dialogue between old and new' and resulted in a cupola that is open to the general public. A trip to the top is a must, but expect airport-style security and long queues. At the centre of the dome is a funnel of mirrors, angled so as to shed light on the workings of democracy below but also lending an almost funhouse effect to it all.
Reichstag details
Area Mitte
Transport S1, S2 Unter den Linden/bus 100
Telephone 030 2270
Open Dome 8am-midnight daily; last entry 10pm
Admission free
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It should be noted that as of may 2011 one must apply to enter the roof of the Reichstag by email approx 4 days before your intended visit. You cannot simply show up and go up the same day. steve
Great views from the cupola. A must to visit. Go early to avoid the queues. Free entry.
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