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The Park Plaza hotels - Stylish Accomodations in the Centre of Berlin
Posted by Pia in Cultural Entertainment, Hotels on juillet 20th, 2010
Offering a stunning blend of historic and modern architecture, the art’otel berlin mitte, by Park 
Plaza is a four-star central Berlin hotel at a quiet location on the banks of the Spree River. It is conveniently located on the U2 underground line (U-bahn) within easy reach of IFA. The interiors boast an unusual combination of modern and classical features, with the theme of contemporary art and design featuring prominently works by Georg Baselitz. Hotel highlights include the stylish Factory Restaurant & Bar, offering innovative German dining, with outdoor patio and free Wi-Fi internet access.
The sister hotel Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin is positioned just across the street, also within walking distance to Alexanderplatz, Unter den Linden and Brandburg Gate, and the metro U2 50 meters away.
The 167 air-conditioned rooms including
executive rooms and suites are brimming with mod-cons like flat screen TVs and complimentary wifi internet, as is the rest of the hotel, which boasts an on-site business centre, in-house cinema and hip public spaces like the 23 wallstreet restaurant and Rule 405 bar. There’s also a fitness centre with a full gym and sauna, making this an ideal spot for business travelers.
art’otel berlin mitte
Wallstraße 70-73
10179 Berlin
T: +49 (0) 30 240 620
Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin
Wallstraße 23-24
10179 Berlin
T: +49 (0) 30 847 117 0
Metro: U Märkisches Ufer U2
Spittelmarkt U2
www.artotels.com / www.parkplaza.com
Further hotels in Berlin:
art’otel berlin city center west
art’otel berlin kudamm
Park Plaza Prenzlauer Berg Berlin
Pyronale - the magnificent art of fireworks
Posted by Pia in Cultural Entertainment on juillet 16th, 2010
For the 5th time, the Pyronale presents the international elite of firework artists who line up for the firework world championship. The first weekend in September, artists from all over the world pull out all the stops to convince the jury from trade and celebrity as well as the audience.
On the 3rd and 4th September, the firework shows which are the most brilliant in technical terms and splendiferous as well as imaginative in regard to predetermined guidelines will be elected and prized on the final on the 4th.
This year, six teams from Switzerland, Slovakia, Italy, Greece, South
Korea and for the first time Germany, chosen from a pool of applications of the top league in the sector, will combat for the treasured trophies with all it takes to impress.
The Pyrotechnicians will come up with sparking ideas, fanciful creations, breathtaking effects, grand play of colors and light and elaborated choreographies to complicate the decision making for jury and audience.
Tickets for the stunning show can be bought online at www.ticketonline.com, via phone +49 (0)1805 600 121 or at notified ticket agencies.
How to get to the Pyronale in the Olympia Stadium:
Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH
Olympischer Platz 3
14053 Berlin
Metro: S-Bahn Olympiastadium S9 S75
U Olympiastadium U2
Pyronale Events GmbH
Friedrichstr. 95
10117 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 20634 952
Fax: +49 (0)30 20455 744
Mme. Tussauds
Posted by Jooree in Cultural Entertainment on février 18th, 2009
What would you give to meet your favourite star and stand right next to them? Berlin’s new attraction Mme. Tussauds will even give you the opportunity to get a picture with your idol. So don’t forget your camera!
Since its opening on July 5th, 2008, visitors have been fascinated by the 75 wax celebrities. A walkway featuring stars of feature films is followed by another section featuring political and historical figures. There is also an interactive part with sport celebrities such as Oliver Kahn and Henry Maske.
The celebs range from Morgan Freeman to the Beatles and from Angela Merkel to John F. Kennedy. Visitors are also able to move the wax works.
Mme. Tussauds
Unter den Linden 74 - 10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 180554 58 00
Metro: S/Unter den Linden
