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Tiergarten & Federal District : Hidden Treasures

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1. Neuer See

Shimmering in a mysterious emerald green, the largest lake in Tiergarten is perfect for rowing. Afterwards you can recover in the Café am Neuen See.
2. Löwenbrücke

The Lion Bridge, which leads across a small stream near Neuer See, is “suspended” from the sculptures of four lions. This idyllic spot is a favourite meeting point for gays in Berlin.
3. Lortzing-Denkmal

There are 70 statues of philosophers, poets and statesmen in Tiergarten. The statue of the composer Lortzing, at one end of Neuer See, is one of the most beautiful.
4. Houseboats

Docked on the banks of the Spree are some of the remaining few houseboats in Berlin – an idyllic haven in the middle of the city.
5. Carillon

The carillon , officially dedicated in 1987, is the largest of its kind in Europe. The 68 bells are rung every day at noon and 6pm in the 42-m (138-ft) high black tower.
6. Englischer Garten

The landscaped English-style garden near Schloss Bellevue is ideal for strolling.
7. Estonian Embassy

The old Estonian Embassy, in a quiet side street next to the ruined Greek Embassy, is characteristic of the diplomats’ quarter.
8. Locks

The two canal locks behind the zoo, taking visitors across the dammed Landwehrkanal, are popular resting places.
9. Gaslights in Tiergarten

With 80 historic gaslights along the paths, an evening stroll in Tiergarten is very romantic.
10. Landwehrkanal

The sloping, grass-covered banks of Landwehrkanal are ideal spots to chill out.