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Happy Birthday Berlin

The German capital celebrates 775 years of history.

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Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin shortly after midnight, greeting the New Year, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Hundred thousands of people celebrated the beginning of the New Year 2012 in Germany's capital. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn) — Berlin Silvester Feuerwerk Brandenburger Tor Quadriga NeujahrImage: AP

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The German capital celebrates 775 years of history.

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The History of Berlin # 26.10.2012 # euromaxx

The History of Berlin # 26.10.2012 # euromaxx

The German capital dates back 775 years. We take a look at the famous landmarks, including Potsdamer Platz, the Nicolai quarter, the famous Ku-Damm promenade, and Unter der Linden, the central boulevard which leads to the Brandenburg Gate.