Germany’s capital city, Berlin, embodies the very spirit of change. Arguably, the greatest benefactor to European and Western modernity, Berlin boasts a history that is both brilliant and turbulent.
Once the most notably liberal, modern, and progressive city in Europe, the early 20th century saw Berlin rise in prominence and power to challenge the traditional, autocratic, imperial capitals of Europe – namely London and Paris – to forcibly turn the old world order on its head.
Today, Berlin is once again a cultural capital, modern mecca, paragon of production, and citadel of tolerance and progress in Europe and in the world.
