Potsdamer Platz, once the busiest square in Europe, was sliced in two by the Wall in 1961, leaving a deserted no-man's-land. Today, this immense commercial/residential/entertainment center, perched atop a futuristic transportation hub, is home to several companies' European corporate headquarters. Nearby, the Reichstag — Germany's historically charged parliament building — is a great example of striking and meaningful contemporary architecture. Subscribe at http://goo.gl/8iBEnS for weekly updates on more European destinations. To learn about Rick Steves European tour packages, including the Best of Berlin, Prague & Vienna in 12 Days, visit http://tours.ricksteves.com/tours. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.

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1. postadam platz was once called Adolf Hitler platz
2. Brilliant. I wish our government was more honest and transparent...
3. Fine Video!
4. very cool!
5. thank you rick!!!