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History’s greatest cities: Berlin

In this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most historic cities, Rory MacLean traces the German capital from medieval origins to the modern day

Published: February 25, 2023 at 10:05 AM

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In episode one of this series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian and author Rory MacLean for a trip around Berlin. They delve into the city’s origins as a medieval settlement before fast-forwarding through the centuries, exploring theatres, churches and nightclubs, and tracing the infamous wall that divided the city for nearly 30 years. Plus, Rory offers up some top advice for history-loving globetrotters.

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• Read the companion piece – Dark days and bright nights: exploring Berlin’s history
• Explore the series so far – Listen to all episodes of History's Greatest Cities

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