Charlottenburg Palace vs Reichstag Building
Charlottenburg Palace and Reichstag Building are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Reichstag Building is the choice of most reviewers compared to Charlottenburg Palace. Reichstag Building scores 93 with positive reviews from 8 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Charlottenburg Palace
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Luisenplatz, Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's
"A grand reminder of imperial days, this showplace served as a city residence for the Prussian rulers."
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Concierge
"When the Wall went up, Charlottenburg became the commercial heart of West Berlin, as it remains today. The Lehrter Bahnhof is the point of entry for many first-time visitors to Berlin."
Let's Go
"Schloß Charlottenburg is a gigantic Baroque palace."
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Afar Magazine
"Berlin’s showpiece schloss is one of the main sights in the Charlottenburg neighborhood."
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If you don't care to traipse through the interiors, explore the lovely English-style gardens.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Known as “Berlin’s Versailles,” this palace is a sprawling playground with idyllic walking paths, a carp pond, and rococo buildings."
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Reichstag Building
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Platz der Republik, Tiergarten, 11011 Berlin
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Fodor's
"British architect Sir Norman Foster lightened up the gray monolith with a glass dome, which quickly became one of the city's main attractions."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Reichstag, with its transparent Norman Foster dome and top-notch collection of contemporary art... is a blessing upon the urban grid."
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Frommer's
"Today, the Reichstag is back and is once again the home of the country's parliament in the wake of the collapse of the Berlin Wall and subsequent reunification in 1990."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Intended to symbolize a new, democratic Germany, its stroke of genius is to let light into a building famous for its negative associations."
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Admission is free but register in advance to avoid long wait times.
Let's Go
"The Reichstag serves as the German parliament building."
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Visitors can trek around the roof terrace while avoiding the solar panels that make the Reichstag the world’s only zero-emission congress.