48 hours in Berlin: A must-do list when visiting Germany's capital of cool

Berlin has certainly lived through some turbulent times. Decline, fall and rise again have followed each other in rapid succession since the start of the 20th century. But since 1989, when the Wall that cut through Berlin’s heart came tumbling down, the city has re-invented itself as a European hotspot.
Less frenetic than London and cheaper than Paris, this is the place to come for quirky attractions, buzzing nightlife, chic shopping and history at every turn. Here’s what you can do