Culture

In Berlin, contrasting cultures have managed to emerge literally side-by-side. DW's Jonathan Gifford discovers that perhaps the secret to this small miracle was laid down by design, many years ago.  

Freedom of speech was suppressed in 20th century Berlin under both the Nazis and the communists. Now, Berliners are taking advantage of every opportunity to exercise their freedom, says DW's Louise Osborne. 

If your taste buds are looking for some exotic stimulation, the place to go is not a five-star restaurant, but Berlin's "fabric market." DW's Tam Eastley ate her way from Brazil to Nigeria - in the German capital.