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Even though I am not a big car fan, I found the museum very well done. You will not just see a collection of cars. An entire part of the museum is interactive with activities, which is great with kids. The older models are also very interesting.

Very, very big, a bit like the diversity of their range. From the horse to the latest models, you will travel through the world of Mercedes. For me, the small regret is that the museum is quite dark and lacks a bit of interactivity. Also, for the racing models, it is a shame to be quite far from the cars (15-16 feet). But I am nitpicking, it is a very beautiful museum.

Right now, I think this is the best automotive brand museum. Part of the museum has a VR module that is pretty interesting, where you can build your own Porsche, for example. The museum also has an interactive side, like making music with engine sounds or playing with very large touchscreens. The way the cars are displayed is pretty well done, in order from the oldest models to the most recent. From the tractor to the latest race models for the 24 Hours of Le Mans or Nurburgring, there is a real variety. Note that it is possible to get inside some of the vehicles.

This memorial site is an absolute must-visit if you come to Berlin. It consists of open-air exhibits that are free to access, recalling Germany's past during the Second World War. It is a place of remembrance rich in emotion. A true duty to remember when visiting Berlin.

This preserved section of the Berlin Wall is a real piece of history that you absolutely have to see. Some of the graffiti is truly magnificent. Even if not every piece of art is equal, it is worth a look. The wall is free and open to the public.

Fans of sailing, boats, and maritime history are going to love this. There are so many models and objects to help you understand how this industry has evolved, which has the unique quirk of giving a name to every single one of its ships. Even if you are not a huge fan but are just a little curious, you should enjoy it!

With its rotunda and glass roof, the building is quite impressive. It houses four museums dedicated to painting, architecture, graphic arts, and design. I only visited the painting collections, which are very rich with works by Picasso, Matisse, and even Magritte, as well as the design section, which notably features some splendid Bauhaus furniture. It is hard to see everything in one afternoon. I recommend getting there early on Sunday to avoid the line.

Free and open access along an old section of the Berlin Wall, covered in graffiti and street art. Naturally, given the symbolic value of the wall, it is intriguing. Now, from a purely artistic standpoint, the creations are pretty uneven. Some are interesting, others express political messages, and some, in the end, just seemed pointless to me.

How do you preserve a part of the Berlin Wall without turning it into an urban eyesore and without erasing its symbolic value? Berliners had the brilliant idea of setting up the East Side Gallery. Many artists came from all over the world to cover hundreds of meters of the Wall with paintings and graffiti. Sometimes abstract, sometimes political, these works offer art lovers the chance to come and visit this Wall, and inevitably to take at least a little interest in its history. This is a great idea that highlights a neighborhood, a history, and art. It seems like a win for everyone, even if it is not always very pretty.

Honestly, I do not really see the point of a visit like this, unless you are a total car enthusiast. It is... noisy. Which is normal. At least by the end, you have a vague idea of how your car was manufactured. The most interesting part, in my opinion, is after the actual factory tour. You get taken to a museum where you can see almost all the models Opel has produced since the brand was founded. I still see two positive points to the visit I had: the guide, who was very friendly (he knew many languages and loved talking about how he learned them, so for all the budding linguists out there, chatting with him is rewarding), and the moment they let us have fun in the showroom. Imagine kids in the middle of dozens of cars. Yes, as you might expect, one of them played at locking himself in a trunk. We really laughed a lot... For those few reasons, I still recommend stopping by if you are in the area. You can always find a way to have fun if you look hard enough.