Doug Casterton
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Situated in one of the original “No Man's Land" sites of the Berlin Wall, this modern iconic complex sponsored by Sony has risen from the ashes. A vaulted roof made of glass & steel covers the central open area ringed by a mix of shops, restaurants, hotels, residential and office buildings. You can see a lot of effort has been made to link Berlin’s history with modernity, including retaining parts of the former Hotel Esplanade as an integral part of the architecture - pretty cool and unusual for Berlin. Apart from a lovely modern family-friendly area to chill in if you appreciate architecture, it's worth a visit.