Whether you're interested in art, music, literature, fashion or theatre, Berlin is now at the leading edge of it all. This eclectic and vibrant creative scene can be traced back twenty years to the fall of the Wall, which left a cultural void in Berlin. It wasn’t long before young, talented creatives full of fresh ideas and sharp pencils flocked to the city for the cheap rent and a chance to make a name for themselves.
Still displaying the scars of her past, today Berlin’s mishmash of styles make her a visually rich city full of contrasts: architectural relics from the Eastern Block stand in the shadows of sleek modern buildings designed by world renowned architects, while young Berliners who push their fashion to the extreme walk down the street alongside and an older generation, who remember the recent past all to well.
Often thought of as city lacking, erm… a certain charm, this could not be further from the truth. The tree-lined streets of Berlin’s central district, Mitte, are home to stylish cafes, bars, restaurants and galleries and here artists and businessmen alike sit outside pondering ideas and watching the world go by. But for those who really want to experience the true avant-garde side of the city there are the districts such as Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. Here artists toil in their studios and underground galleries and exhibit the most interesting, up and coming work.
Creativity, humour and an avant-garde approach are at the core of everything in Berlin, which makes it such an entertaining and vibrant destination for art lovers, photographers and those with an open mind.
