Berlin
Germany's Cultural Metropolis
With the most opera performances of any city, more than double New York's, Berlin is the operatic capital of the world. Last season, German-speaking countries had 9,000 performances, compared with 1,800 in the US. The numbers are staggering. Berlin is the place to be and to join the future of opera.
Opera in Berlin
Rich with history
Europe's second largest city after London, Berlin, has played an important role in history. It is perhaps most well known for its division by the Berlin Wall after World War II. As a result of its turbulent political past, Berlin is full of incredible history and is one of the world's most international and contemporary urban art and music hubs.
Modern Berlin is home to renowned universities, orchestras, museums and entertainment venues. Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions, festivals, nightlife, contemporary art and high quality of living. Over the last decade, Berlin has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene. As Europe's Silicone Valley, the international community grows daily.
Culture
Berlin is home to 44 theaters and stages, 7 symphony orchestras, 138 museums and more than 400 art galleries of which those found on "Museum Island" are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many festivals, including the famous Carnival of Cultures, a multi-ethnic street parade. Culinarily, Twelve restaurants in Berlin have been included in the 2015 Michelin guide and it is famed for its diverse inexpensive gastronomical scene.
Berlin's nightlife has been celebrated as one of the most diverse and vibrant of its kind. Clubs are not required to close at a fixed time on the weekends, and many parties last well into the morning, or all weekend.