Fernsehturm Berlin, Television tower in Alexanderplatz, Germany.
Fernsehturm Berlin is a television tower located at Alexanderplatz in the city center that rises far above all surrounding buildings. The structure includes an observation platform high above ground, a rotating restaurant, and a sphere with a reflective surface.
Construction took place between 1965 and 1969 for the German Democratic Republic as a demonstration of technological progress. The building later became a symbol and survived the changes the city underwent during German reunification.
The rotating restaurant inside serves local Berlin dishes while diners enjoy changing views of the city around them. The space turns slowly, offering a new perspective on the surrounding neighborhoods throughout a meal.
Visitors should come early in the day when crowds are smaller, especially on warm days or weekends. Elevator rides to the top are quick, but the observation area can get crowded, so arriving early is worthwhile.
When sunlight hits the shiny sphere, a cross shadow forms that locals call the Pope's Revenge. This humorous nickname recalls how religious symbols were taken down from churches during the East German period.
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