Reichstag

 Hello! Today we got to go to the Reichstag, which is the German Parliament building. We learned a lot about it from Rob, and our questions we each had to answer, before going inside! This building is where the German parliament meets. German democracy all happens here. Hitler didn’t like German democracy, which is one of the reasons they felt fine moving back into this building. When I first saw this, I thought it was a really unique building! There was a lot of cool architecture, and the dome on top was really interesting to me. I’m glad we got the ability to go up inside! As Rob and MaryAnn told us, the dome is above the legislative room, and represents that the legislature serves the people. 


I believe the Reichstag is important both historically and culturally for a few reasons. First, it’s important historically because it has been the seat of the German parliament since 1894, symbolizing Germany’s political progress. As we learned, it witnessed important events like the Weimar Republic’s founding, the Reichstag fire of 1933, and the rise of Nazi power. After the reunification, the recent restoration allowed them to create a dome that highlights the transparency of the democracy and how important it is to them. Culturally, the Reichstag represents resilience and the continuous strive for a democratic government. 


In my opinion, the Reichstag contributes to Berlin’s status as a cultural capital in many ways. First, like I mentioned, it symbolizes Germany’s history and democratic resilience. Its well known dome also offers wide city views, blending together historical significance and modern architecture. As the home of the German parliament, it represents political transparency and unity. It also holds many events like art exhibitions and events for the public, which contribute to Berlin’s vibrant cultural scene. In addition, the restoration of the building shows Berlin’s commitment to cultural preservation, reinforcing the city’s status.


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Sophie 



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  1. EleaseJune 17, 2024 at 4:55 AM

    I love this blog post Sophie!! I loved the Reichstag and how we were able to go visit and see all the beautiful views. I think we can better understand Germany because we can understand that Germany is a democratic society that is constantly working toward the right things.

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  2. Sayler SchlosserJune 18, 2024 at 8:56 PM

    Hey Sophie! Sounds like your visit to the Reichstag was cool! The Reichstag is where German democracy happens. It has a lot of history, like the Reichstag fire, and now with its dome showing transparency. This makes Berlin more cultural by blending history with modern architecture and hosting events, showing how important democracy is for the city

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