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Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic
of Germany. Berlin is located in the northeastern part of Germany and is the heart
of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. Berlin is the largest city in Germany
and the second most populous city in the European Union.
The city of Berlin boasts of some of the most diverse and vibrant nightlife
scenes in Europe. The city has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment ranging
from theater, music, drama, cinema, arts and much more. There are numerous nightspots
which attract crowds on a regular basis every evening and which are open till
late at night. If you want to have some fun, the bars and pubs are definitely
the place to be in Berlin.
Sightseeing is a popular form of entertainment in Berlin. Berlin is home to
more than 153 museums. The museum island on the northern part of the Spree Island
is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. There are numerous art galleries too which
boast of the works of some of the leading artists in the world. Rare and precious
art work can also be found in various art galleries in Berlin. The city boasts
of more than 50 theaters. The three major opera houses in Berlin include the
Deutsche Oper, the Berlin State Opera, and the Komische Oper. The Berlin State
Opera is the oldest having been opened in 1742.
Sports are also a popular form of entertainment in Berlin. The city hosted
the Olympic Games in 1936 and was also the host city for the 2006 FIFA World
Cup Football Finals. The annual Berlin Marathon and the annual Golden League
event ISTAF for athletics are also held here. Leading tennis events such as
the WTA Tour Qatar Total German Open are also staged here annually. It is one
of the oldest tennis tournaments for women.
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