Just as one discovers more about a person by visiting their home, the same can be said for cities. If you want to better understand a city then you must go to the local market. This past summer I was a first timer in Berlin so naturally, I needed to hit up some markets to get a firm grasp on what this city was all about.
I visited the Turkish market, which is one of the biggest open markets in Berlin. By Turkish they don't mean some baklava here and there. You walk through the open market and are immediately transported. At first I was excited by this idea of being transported out of Germany. But the more I walked through the market, the more I saw how representative it is of everyday life for these Berliners. This was not a different country but it was the new Berlin - reinvented, friendly and more diverse.
The market itself is located in the Kreuzberg, putting a modern spin on a classic Berlin neighborhood. It is here where Turks and Punks have lived for years. Interestingly enough, unlike the more reserved Germans, the Turks turned out to be some of the friendliest Berliners I met. After all, the Turks have been part of Berlin forever, but now they are coming of age and contributing to a more diverse city.
This New Berlin is full of Mediterranean inspiration. Scarves, jewelry and food in every color and texture make this market truly unforgettable. In the end, the market did help me get a grip of what the city is about. Berlin is vibrant, it is alive, it is beating, and growing and changing, and the market is the perfect example of where all of these elements come together.
Check out the 'Turkish Delight' episode below!
Biography
Sonia Gil (@SoniasTravels) hosts a weekly original web travel series called Sonia's Travels with episodes shot in Mexico, Italy, Berlin and Paris.
Each trip turns into a series of shows in which Sonia offers a small idea or tip about a place and the people who live there.
New episodes premiere every Thursday at 12 noon EST (9:00 am PST).
Each trip turns into a series of shows in which Sonia offers a small idea or tip about a place and the people who live there.
New episodes premiere every Thursday at 12 noon EST (9:00 am PST).
7 comments:
The Berlin market is a real adventure. It had never occured to me that the way to really see what a place is really like is by visiting the local market. You have a good perspective on traveling. Keep it up! Im waiting to see more episodes in your channel.
Glad you enjoyed this Rebecca! Yes, Sonia really has a good thing going with her episodes.
Stay tuned!
The turkish market looks like a very interesting place. The culture fusion must be extraordinary. Must go soon. Thanks for sharing.
Of course! Although all the major work goes to Rebecca ;)
Berlin is one of my favorite cities. Its beat and rythm draws me in everytime. What I most like about this video is that you can see the real diversity in this place. People have a lot to learn from each other and for me this is priceless. I think she does a great job at showing an other side (not so touristy)of berlin in the video
I went to the turkish market last year and I really felt as if I was in another city. It was as if I was transported to turkey. Although there weren't many tourists around people were friendly and they had a sense of community.
While people stroll around the main roads of a city looking for what ire the coolest restaurants and places to be in while they ignore cool places like this market. One must explore everything possible in a city to truly know it and this is clearly the way to do it.
Post a Comment