By Art Terrero
Reborn as the Capital City of Germany and the seat of the federal government, Berlin has also re-emerged as a cultural capital of Europe where the art and design scenes are continually developing and celebrated.
This modern, albeit nearly 800-year-old, city is a showcase for artwork, music, fashion and design created by German and international artists. As a result, tourists get a healthy dose of culture just by exploring the town.Both young and established artists have relocated to Berlin from around the world. The 1990 reunification also led to artistic riches for Germany. “For those 40 years [when the country was divided], the cultural landscapes filled up on both sides of the Berlin Wall,” says Dr. Heinz Buri, the cultural officer for Berlin Tourism Marketing. “When the wall came down, we had a double art scene. We had, for example, two museums for technical history; we had seven symphony orchestras and three opera houses. We decided to keep this huge cultural landscape.” Continue reading