Most Berliners briefly call the Memorial to the Murdered Jews

of Europe the Holocaust Memorial. The monument in - T R AVEL Mitte, which opened in May 2005, is located near Branden- burg Gate and is one of the city's most impressive sights.

Holocaust Memorial

nificent gardens is a myth that is associated with the name of the most famous monarch in : Known to everyone only Sanssouci Palace as or "Old Fritz,", a composing flute player and battle-hardened general who liked to be tolerant and was tactless at the same time. King Frederick II. (1712–86) abolished torture and turned his kingdom into a great power. The motto of the pleasure palace can be read under the small dome of the protruding central section: "Sans Souci" - without worry. Wher- ever wine and figs grow, the Prussian regent wanted to live un- disturbed by the harsh reality of government after moving in on May 1st, 1747.

Sanssouci Palace in near Berlin is a must for tourists. The pleasure Stunt show and many movie sets palace of Frederick the Great with its magnificent gardens is a myth. at Babelsberg Film Park Babelsberg Film Park is an amusement park in the Babelsberg district of Potsdam. With its varied mix of entertainment, action and an authentic film and television world, the theme park is a travel destination right at the gates of Berlin. There is no bore- dom here. Sensational shows, numerous original movie sets and fascinating glimpses behind the scenes make the visit unforget- table. Babelsberg Film Park will open again in mid-October.

Visitors can immerse themselves in the magical world of film and television. The film world comes to life during the spectacular stunt show in the volcano, the insightful TV show and the movie animal training. The new western show "Animally twisted" is a family-friendly parody of the Wild West. The 4D action cinema and the XD Motion Ride provide the ultimate thrill. The adventure restaurant "Prinz Eisenherz" (Princee Ironheart) invites you to feast in a medieval atmosphere. With a boat trip, visitors find themselves in German author Janosch's dreamland according to the title of his most famous children’s book: “Oh, how beautiful is Panama.” Babelsberg Film Park Babelsberg Film Park is part of the modern media city of Babelsberg. Here,

| by Renate Gradl visitors can admire exclusive original sets from current movie productions. Gradl (3) R enate Credit: Photo

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