View from the Spree

Here's a look at the German Reichstag as seen from my recent river trip along the Spree. I love that glass dome that was added after reunification - the combination of old and new work well together. This is the building where the German parliament meets; it is open to visitors, but you have to sign up in advance for a time slot. It's definitely worth it to walk along the roof and inside the glass dome, you can see some other views from my visits here and here.

Please stop by Tuesday Treasures for a look at more old and beautiful places.

Traditional view

A last look at the glass cupola that sits on top of the Reichstag. I thought a full-frontal view would give you a better idea of how the structure looks. Hope you've enjoyed the short look around and that you're having a nice, sunny weekend so far!

Blue skies

A beautiful blue sky peeks through the glass dome of the Reichstag. Hope your weekend will be a sunny one too! For more skies from around the world, visit Skywatch.

Reichstag geometry

All those wonderful lines just call out for black and white - I hope you like it this way too!

Reichstag reflections

If you are in Berlin, a visit to the Reichstag is a "must". You have to request an entrance time either online or at the nearby booth, but it's worth the wait. This fantastic glass dome was designed by British architect Norman Foster. It's a great mix of old and new - here's a look at the Reichstag facade so you can see the old part. And you can see more reflections at Weekend Reflections.

Hope you have some great plans for the Easter weekend. My husband and I wanted to go hiking nearby and play some golf, but the weather reports are not looking so good. Maybe we'll just sit at home and eat chocolate instead!