Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine March 2018 | Page 119

Travel | Berlin
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1 A visitor relaxes in
front of Berlin Cathedral.
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2 Graffiti on an original
section of the Berlin Wall,
now a memorial.
The Nikolai Quarter is the old 16 th -century district that
was lovingly restored after the Second World War.
It’s especially atmospheric at night, when its alleyways
are lit in soft yellow by gas lanterns.
buildings, now somewhat enlivened
by street markets and buskers beneath.
A highlight of Easter in the city is the
Alexanderplatz Easter Market (March 30
– April 2), which is popular among locals
for its handicraft and food stalls,
live music and festive decorations.
The surrounding Mitte district is undergoing
a renaissance. Its fashion and arts scenes are
focused on Hackescher Markt and the
Scheunenviertel or ‘Barn District’, where
former tenement houses now have a second
life as galleries, shops, nightclubs and classy
apartments. This is the place to wander for
some people-watching, trendy dining and
good theatres. Look in particular for Die
Hackeschen Höfe, which crams in over 100
cafés, boutiques and restaurants in a series
of art nouveau courtyards. It’s a good place to
try another springtime treat in Berlin: white
asparagus, something of an obsession among
Germans at this time of year, and typically
served with ham and butter.
Further out from the centre, Prenzlauer
Berg is another of Berlin’s hot quarters,
where the latest in fashions vie for attention
with hip restaurants and energetic
nightclubs. It’s the place of the moment
for hip young Berliners. Another fine
district for wandering, and quite a contrast,
lies just to the south. The Nikolai Quarter
is the old 16 th -century district that was
lovingly restored after the Second World
War. It’s especially atmospheric at night,
when its alleyways are lit in soft
yellow by gas lanterns.
5 Senses – Sound
FESTTAGE 2018
Easter is opera time in the German
capital, and a delight for any lover of classical
music. The Berlin State Opera is running
a series of productions that include Giuseppe
Verdi’s Falstaff and Richard Wagner’s Parsifal.
There will also be three concerts in the
Philharmonie focusing on the composers
Gustav Mahler and Claude Debussy.
www.staatsoper-berlin.de
Perayaan Paskah di Ibu Kota Jerman
diwarnai dengan pertunjukan opera, yang
tentunya menarik bagi para pencinta musik
klasik. The Berlin State Opera akan
mengadakan serangkaian pertunjukan,
termasuk Falstaff karya komposer Giuseppe
Verdi dan Parsifal karya Richard Wagner.
Selain itu, akan ada tiga konser di
Philharmonie yang menampilkan karya
komposer Gustav Mahler dan Claude Debussy.