Vitiligo and Skincare Physicians Meetings September 15-16, 2016 Berlin, Germany

About City

Berlin is Germany’s largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in north-eastern Germany on the banks of River Spree, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Region, which has about 6 million residents from over 180 nations. Due to its location in the European Plain, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one third of the city’s area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes.

Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Its economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations, and convention venues. Berlin serves as a continental hub for air and rail traffic and has a highly complex public transportation network. The metropolis is a popular tourist destination. Significant industries also include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, clean tech, biotechnology, construction, and electronics. Germany doesn’t just have an incremental approach to renewable energy, but a commitment supported by 84 % of residents to get to 100% renewable energy “as quickly as possible.” Modern Berlin is home to renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions. The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, and a high quality of living. Over the last decade Berlin has seen the upcoming of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene.

Germany’s capital city can stake a credible claim to being one of the coolest cities in the world. During the past decade its cultural scene has flourished, turning it into a major center of design, fashion, music and art to rival even New York or London. Ranked 16th in the world and 2nd in Germany (after Munich) within the QS Best Student Cities 2015, Berlin offers  both unbeatable culture and a hot financial market, making the place as perfect for history buffs and art aficionados as it is for budding financiers.

Exploring Berlin takes a lot of time and even if you think you know everything there’s something new coming along. The life in the capital is never boring and there is always something to do or to explore.

Attractions & Landmarks

• The Brandenburg Gate.
• Museum Island.
• The Berlin Wall Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie.
• Charlottenburg Palace and Park .
• Unter den Linden.
• The Gendarmenmarkt.
• The Rebuilt Reichstag.
• Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
• Berlin Cathedral Church.
• The French Cathedral.
• Berlin Zoological Gardens.
• The Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Museum.
• The Nikolai Quarter.
• Grunewald Forest.
• Grosser Tiergarten and the Victory Column.