Berlin heute

A reflective lady reflecting... more reflections can be found at Weekend Reflections .

I am afraid most people outside of Germany probably don't know Willy Brandt (although he did win a Nobel Peace Prize!). He was mayo...

It's not quite as big as the Freedom Bell, but it's just as important! I even got to test it out on my recent visit to Rathaus...

I really didn't plan on spending so much time on Rathaus Schöneberg , but I just can't resist! Here's a little sign showing t...

This old telephone is up in the bell tower of Rathaus Schoeneberg. According to our guide, it still works too! I will be away for a few ...

Unfortunately there was not any information available onsite about these murals. They flank the room where the signatures collec...

As I explained yesterday, the Freedom Bell was paid for with donations from regular Americans who wanted to show their support for West ...

We are finally to the best part of my visit to Rathaus Schöneberg, the Freedom Bell ! This bell was a gift from the American people to s...

We're back to the Rathaus Schöneberg . The highlight of the tour was a trip up to the top of the tower to see the Freedom Bell. The ...

A stroll around the Hirschbrunnen in Rudolph-Wilde Park is always nice, but especially so on a sunny November day. 

Even the U-Bahn station for Rathaus Schöneberg is beautiful. Especially on a sunny day when the sun shines through the windows. For mor...

It's time to ask the age old question again. Color? Or black and white? For more old stuff, take a look at Rubbish Tuesday .

The Golden Room was another highlight of my tour of Rathaus Schöneberg. It's named for the golden tiles that line the ceiling, givin...

JFK graces the cover of a special publication of the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung following his visit in 1963. Pieces of history like t...

The Brandenburghalle was one of my favorite rooms during the tour of Rathaus Schöneberg. I love all those art deco details and especiall...