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Have some authentic Turkish food. Kreuzberg has many diverse restaurants and street-food vendors, but is particularly famed for its Turkish cuisine. The largest of its kind in Europe, the Jewish Museum explores Jewish culture and history in Germany and Europe, and is noteworthy for its architecture: the complex is made up of the Baroque Kollegienhaus and a Deconstructivist-style building by acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind. Stroll down the banks of the Landwehrkanal. My Plans. This article is an updated version of a story created by Alice Dundon. See contemporary art in a Brutalist former church. Espresso experts Companion Coffee and Bonanza are also top picks. Willy-Brandt-Haus frequently hosts free exhibitions with a focus on photography, while the Berlinische Galerie centres on modern art, photography and architecture. Martin-Gropius-Bau offers an unusual combination of large-scale contemporary arts and archaeological exhibitions. Open menu Menu. Select currency. Head to Fahimi for cocktails with a view or dance the night away at Paloma, an intimate club featuring up-and-coming DJs. Read Next.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Vegetarians will appreciate Heimweh, a low-key bistro serving fully loaded kumpir a decadent Turkish version of a baked potato. Fans of third-wave speciality coffee are spoilt for choice in Kreuzberg. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Running through Kreuzberg is the picturesque Landwehrkanal. Eat your way around the world at Markthalle Neun. Sundays play host to regular themed events, such as the unmissable Breakfast Market. Tour the local museums. This type of space is very typical of Berlin — a daring city that constantly blurs the line between old and new and challenges tradition and expectations. Known for its striking Brutalist architecture, this building now hosts large-scale exhibitions by emerging contemporary artists.