The Reichstag building (German: Reichstagsgebäude; officially: Plenarbereich Reichstagsgebäude) is the German Parliament building. It is a landmark in the city of Berlin, and is centrally located close to both the Hauptbahnhof and the Brandenburg Gate. This video shows views of the Reichstag from the front and sides, as well as views inside the building and on the roof where the glass dome is situated. From here views over the city of Berlin are shown.
The large glass dome at the very top of the Reichstag has a 360-degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape. The main hall of the parliament below can also be seen from inside the dome, and natural light from above radiates down to the parliament floor. A large sun shield tracks the movement of the sun electronically and blocks direct sunlight which would not only cause large solar gain, but dazzle those below.
To enter the Reichstag it was necessary to pre-book a place online at the Reichstag website, which was free of charge.
