Metropolis - Berlin-Part 2

Bountiful, beautiful Berlin is assuredly one of Europe's best-kept secrets for even the most jaded traveler. It welcomes all with a massive mass-transit grid, and accommodations to suit every budget. [See Part 1 for a longer intro to my Berliner Triptych.] Part 2 takes us on a deeper dive. A Mitte (central) walkabout explores the art & architecture of the huge KULTURFORUM and Potsdamer Platz - a design-forward district built up in the desolate divide where the Berlin Wall once stood. The nearby TIERGARTEN offers green respite from the livelier parts of the city. And don't miss out on a fab Spree River Cruise - just an hour to get a wondrous array of architectural delights. What I like to call the 'Moving Postcard'. And top it off with a climb up the historic DOM, Berlin's Cathedral on museuminsel. Lovely summer views in all directions, plus a riverside cafe to recharge the senses! And be sure to take a gander at Berlin Daytrips - the third-leg of my wunderbar visit!