| − | Berlin is well known worldwide for its cultural institutions, such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, its three opera houses, its museums and art galleries, and its remaining architectural history. Re-emerging from the aftermath of WWII and the Cold War, Berlin has since firmly established itself as one of Europe's brightest centres of culture.<ref>[http://www.berlin-life.com/culture/culture.php Culture in Berlin]</ref> The Hebbel-Theater is one of the centers for contemporary dance and opera in Europe. With seven major symphony orchestras (and several private ones), two major concert halls, and a plethora of smaller venues and churches, Berlin is indisputably one of the world's greatest cities for classical music.<ref>[http://www.berlinfo.com/Freetime/Art-Culture/classical_music/index.htm Classical Music]</ref> The Konzerthaus is Berlin’s most elegant venue for classical music. | + | Berlin is well known worldwide for its cultural institutions, such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, its three opera houses, its museums like on the [[Museumsinsel]] and art galleries, and its remaining architectural history. Re-emerging from the aftermath of WWII and the Cold War, Berlin has since firmly established itself as one of Europe's brightest centres of culture.<ref>[http://www.berlin-life.com/culture/culture.php Culture in Berlin]</ref> The Hebbel-Theater is one of the centers for contemporary dance and opera in Europe. With seven major symphony orchestras (and several private ones), two major concert halls, and a plethora of smaller venues and churches, Berlin is indisputably one of the world's greatest cities for classical music.<ref>[http://www.berlinfo.com/Freetime/Art-Culture/classical_music/index.htm Classical Music]</ref> The Konzerthaus is Berlin’s most elegant venue for classical music. |