Picture choosen by: Mr.Tino Berlin - the past, present and future Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is also the largest city out of the 16 states of Germany. The city has made its name as one of the most visited tourist destinations together with rank as the second most populous city in the EU.

With a history that had shaped Europe's destiny, for both good and ill, Berlin today is one of the major force in Europe and world stage, having great influence over the fields of science, techonology, commerce, and arts.

It is a city where you can love and be loved, relax and indulge in its exuberant charms and variety with total abandon, and experience in ways you may rarely do in other worl-class cities. Don't let the hedonism in this city deludes you, do Berliners have their opinions. Don't get fussed when an average cabbie can chat with you on any subject from the best becon in this city, through the Copenhagen global warming summit, to the windings of Nietzsche - they are that broadly learned and concerned about the world and its people.

Your time in the city should be spent from the top-ranked bars and nightclubs to the world-renowned universities, research institutions and museums; from international films shooting base to the urban and historical sites; from the vibrant city center to the tranquil riverside. Moreover, this city is highly recognized for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, extensive public transpotation networks and its high quality of living.

Travelling to Berlin demands you abandon yourself to pleasures and forget about how you might behave at home. This is a lager-than-life city with a past, a present and a future.