Did you know? In 1806, Napoleon took the Quadriga - the horses and chariot statue - to Paris. Luckily, it was won back just 8 years later to go on top of the Brandenburg Gate, where it sits today.
This 1962 TIME cover captured the mood of a newly partitioned city. "Seldom in history have blocks and mortar been so malevolently employed."
Die Weltzeituhr wurde 1969 anlässlich der Neugestaltung des Alexanderplatzes aufgestellt. Seit dieser Zeit ist sie ein Wahrzeichen in der City Ost und beliebter Treffpunkt für Berliner und Touristen.
if you're hankering for soulfood from the States (kraft mac'n cheese, box stuffing but also a good PB&J) Cupcake is fantastic. Did i mention the really *divine* cupcakes?
