The Berliner Dome Alight
Last night, 'The Englander' and I took the child-free opportunity to explore some of the Berlin sight's, lit up for the last night of the 'Festival of Lights 2011'. It's an event that happens every year in Berlin but I had, until last night, not yet managed to witness it in person.
Here's the idea of the festival from their official website:
''The Festival of Lights is one of the largest illumination festivals in the world. Every year for twelve days in October, Berlin’s world-famous landmarks and monuments are dressed in spectacular light. German and international artists and lighting designers present extraordinary illuminations, light art and creative designs. The festival is accompanied by numerous cultural events, all exploring the theme “Light”. The festival is an admission-free, top artistic event for an audience of millions. It generates massive media interest worldwide, and as a result, promises real sustainability.''I'm really glad that I was able to see it for once and we took the opportunity to turn the event in to a (kind of) romantic evening by going to my favourite, super cheap Vietnamese restaurant first (Viet Com in Mitte) and then wandered through Berlin with our camera's, sipping white wine out of plastic cups (oh the glamour!) between shots. Here's a few examples of some of the sights, enjoy...
Fernsehturm through the Berliner Dome
Beam of Light at the Lustgarten, Mitte
Strolling down Unter den Linden
The Human Statue in Front of the Brandenburg Gate
If you live in Berlin or are thinking about visiting this wonderful City, head on over to my new Facebook page 'Berlin with Kids' to share & discover even more family related activities and classes going on in and around Berlin.
It all looks so pretty!
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