Today's Berlin – in pictures

Kreuzberg, informally separated into two parts - 61 and 36 - is full of graffiti. While 61 has been experiencing the impact of gentrification, you'll still come across acres of street art.
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In the summertime, people like to spend their time at the water - namely the Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg. The Admiralsbrücke has become the most popular bridge spot to drink and listen to music for the trendsetting, fashion conscious artists and students of Kreuzberg.
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There are still many small bakeries and cafes in Friedrichshain, which go unnoticed, but offer cheap (but delicious) breakfasts in a relaxed setting.
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Every Tuesday and Friday the Turkish market at the Maybachufer in Kreuzberg is full of culinary surprises.
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The ugly buildings at Kottbusser Tor are representative of the socially troubled areas in Kreuzberg. Although gentrification has made the area around the subway station less dangerous, it is still known as one of the biggest drug terminals in Berlin.
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Hertha Berlin are well supported all over the country but are not the only popular football team in the city, with FC Union Berlin, the 'indie' team, having a good fan base - though they're nowhere near as successful as Hertha.
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Urban art, stickering, flyers, posters and tags everywhere: they're part of the youth movements calling for freedom and creativity. Every official effort to stop the defilement seems to have been in vain.
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Tourists and locals love Berlin's club. At night, they're usually packed and visible from the long queues but during the day they can be barely noticeable.
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Especially in Berlin, mayday protests can turn into violent battles between police and rioters of the radical left (known as Antifa). The MyFest in Kreuzberg, where the demonstration begin, has been established to distract from the riots. Making this day a peaceful experience in the hands of the mostly Turkish community on Oranienstrasse.
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The MyFest unites the multicultural influences of Kreuzberg with the party crowd of the city. Everything from techno and hip-hop music to Turkish folk, and delicious BBQs are found on and around Oranienstrasse.
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Germany's bottle deposit laws are strict and throwing them away can be very expensive. Many people in Berlin have made a profession out of collecting bottles and make a living from the deposits.
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Berlin's transport system is reliable and a vital pillar of the city's nightlife. On weekends, the subway, as well as the S-Bahn and most buses, run all night.
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Not every student can afford to live in an apartment with a great view and a balcony, but creativity is part of daily life in Berlin, and thanks to a lax attitude about climbing scaffolds, this group of friends managed to find their own summer retreat.
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The Spree may not be ideal for a swim but Berliners still like to occupy the water during the summer - by boat, for a BBQ or a techno rave.
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Blu's famous mural on one of Kreuzberg's walls made him a very popular artist with Berliners. There are now several of his pieces dotted around the city.
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Art is what drives Berlin. Popular exhibitions capture the urban themes of Berlin, including street art and graffiti.
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Last year's Reclaim Your City exhibition included works by most of Berlin's famous street artists. Reclaim Your City was intended to focus attention on the gentrification and commercialisation issues of the city.
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