10 Most Instagrammable Places in Berlin

Berlin Cathedral - Berliner Dom dates back to the mid-15th century, and its latest iteration sports a neo-Renaissance design that's sure to wow your Instagram followers. While the church itself is quite old, it's been redesigned and rebuilt several times throughout the centuries, with the most recent style change occurring around the turn of the 20th century.

When you visit this church, you'll be able to see a glimpse into history with an interior that's been remarkably well rebuilt after the church was partially destroyed during the Second World War. Check it out near the city centre on Museumsinsel.

The World Time Clock at Alexanderplatz is a unique turret-style world clock that displays the current time in 148 cities around the world on its metal rotunda. Its unique design isn't what people normally expect from a clock, so it's an interesting subject for photos.

Given the prominence of this unique monument, it's often used as a site to stage protests, making it a historically significant destination you can capture for your Instagram. See it all for yourself at Alexanderplatz, which is just a short distance east of the city centre.

The Fraternal Kiss at East Side Gallery is a piece of graffiti created in 1990 as an ironic satire of what the Berlin Wall represented. The image, depicting a Russian and a German giving each other a socialist fraternal kiss, was painted on the Berlin Wall, a literal symbol of division.

The mural has undergone some renovation since its origination, but it remains a popular and striking piece of satire. The Berlin Wall fell, but a portion of it along the northern banks of the Spree, just southeast of the city centre, still stands and showcases this work of art.

The Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), dating back to the 18th century, is one of the most notable monuments in the city and has been the site of numerous historical events. The towering gate is supported by several columns, offering photo opportunities up close and from a distance.

The gate is situated at the end of a long plaza and depicts an image of Quadriga at the top, crafted with intricate details. You can check it out for yourself just west of the city centre across the street from Grosser Tiergarten.

Charlottenburg Palace is a 17th- to 18th-century palace that boasts impressive designs, including a baroque-style exterior and varied interior styling. The palace is massive after being expanded during the 18th century, and it features a woodland surrounding in addition to a pavilion, mausoleum and belvedere.

Inside the palace, you'll find a lot of baroque decor, but there are distinct rococo-style items as well. The gardens are quite notable for their photo opportunities, so don't miss out on the tour there. You'll find it all a few miles west of the city centre in Charlottenburg.

The Victory Column - Siegessäule, also known as Goldelse, is a statue and tower dating back to the late 19th century that features a statue of Victoria. The name Goldelse is something the locals have taken to calling the statue, and it essentially translates to something like Golden Lizzy.

The Roman goddess of victory measures over 8 metres high, and the tower not only offers photo opportunities in its own right but from its observation deck as well. See it for yourself near the centre of Grosser Tiergarten, west of the city centre.

The Reichstag Building is a restored historic government building with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. This building originally housed the government of the German Empire, and it was attacked by a Dutch communist in the Reichstag Fire that cemented Nazi rule.

When you visit this building, you'll see that much of it has been restored since the fire and subsequent damage sustained during World War II. When you photograph this building, consider the other famous photos taken here, such as Yevgeny Khaldei's photo of a Soviet soldier raising a flag in victory over the fascist Reich.

Spreepark is an old, derelict amusement park that has been out of business since the early 2000s, and the attractions have since been taken over by vegetation. When you visit, you'll find remnants of rollercoasters, children's rides and life-size statues of dinosaurs all partially overtaken by moss and plant life.

The photo opportunities here certainly have an apocalyptic aesthetic to them, allowing you to capture just how fast nature can retake human creations when left alone. You'll find this park in Planterwald, which is a few miles southeast of the city centre.

Molecule Man is an art installation in the Spree River that depicts 3 silhouettes of men full of holes leaning towards each other. According to the artist, an American named Jonathan Borofsky, this installation is meant to showcase the molecules of all people coming together.

When you photograph this monument, consider the light source. The hundreds of holes in the silhouette offer a unique opportunity if you take a picture of it facing west during sunset. The sun can pierce the holes, illuminating the figure in a truly unique way. It's located in the middle of the river, southeast of the city centre by Elsenbrucke.

Teufelsberg, literally translated to Devil's Mountain, is a man-made hill towering 79 metres where you can enjoy a good vantage point and a historical site. This hill was the location of a US listening station that operated during the Cold War.

Since the listening station here is defunct, a lot of street artists have left their mark on the abandoned buildings. While the surroundings are plenty photogenic in their own right, you won't want to miss the opportunity to photograph the graffiti and artwork. See it for yourself west of the city centre past Charlottenburg.