The "Unter den Linden" avenue is colourfully illuminated during the annual
"Festival of Lights" in Berlin. The festival, during which landmarks, famous
sights, buildings and places of the German capital are illuminated, is running
from October 14 to 25. Here are highlights of the visually stunning event,
which we bring to you in photos.
The Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin's landmarks.
The Berlin cathedral is colourfully illuminated during the "Festival of Lights".
The cathedral and the TV tower.
Cars pass beside the illuminated victory column.
Charlottenburg castle
A general view shows the illuminated main railway station Hauptbahnhof as a
ship passes in the Spree river.
A photograph of the Berlin Wall opening is projected at the Berlin cathedral
during the opening night.