Travel Diary: Gendarmenmarkt And Checkpoint Charlie

There’s no square in Berlin that’s grander than the Gendarmenmarkt. With the architectural trio that is the Konzerthaus (Concert House), Französischer Dom (French Cathedral) and Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral) all surrounding this square, plus the statue of Germany’s renowned poet, Friedrich Schiller at the square’s center, it’s a tough ensemble to beat. You can understand why I badly wanted to take my outfit photos here. I almost thought I wouldn’t be able to because my meetings ended so late. Since I prefer taking photos in broad daylight, my sister and I rushed right over as soon as I finished. We were too late though, the sun had already set. But this proved to be a blessing in disguise because Gendarmenmarkt is even more beautiful at dusk! Just look at my photos below.

After wearing my sister out with the never-ending photos I asked her to take (nicely, of course. *Bats eyelashes*), we walked around a bit to check out the glamorous hotels and restaurants in the area while making our way to the nearby Checkpoint Charlie. We were actually thinking of grabbing something to eat in one of the restaurants first because we heard that the dining options in this area are topnotch. But because it was getting pretty late, we ended up skipping it and went straight to Checkpoint Charlie instead. If I got you interested in the Berlin Wall when I blogged about it a few days ago, then you must be familiar with Checkpoint Charlie already. It’s the most famous border crossing that’s been featured in a lot of spy thrillers and novels. Here foreigners and members of the French, American and British armed forces (Allied forces, in short) register themselves before crossing to East Berlin. It’s also where the US and Soviet tanks once had a standoff in 1961. Now, only replicas of the guardhouse and sign stand here. Real or not, it’s still one of Berlin’s most visited attractions to date–especially considering it’s historical significance. I’m glad my sister and I made our way to this place. It was definitely a night well spent.

Chanel earrings | Abercrombie and Fitch denim jacket | Moussy dress | Chanel bag | Infinitine rings | Saint Laurent leather sneakers

46 Responses to “Travel Diary: Gendarmenmarkt And Checkpoint Charlie”
  1. April Marieson

    When I first saw your blog, I was like “OM! This blog is so cool!”
    I reacted like that it’s because I also love fashion 😄

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    • Camille Co

      Hahahaha! Because I met Polish blogger Kasia once and I remember her saying she doesn’t get cold easily because Poland experiences the coldest weather. Thanks for the link though! Not once did I ever think that Poland can look like that :) Haha!

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  5. xyza camille torres

    hoping to see you this coming bloggers united! Lord, please sana maabutan ko po sya. please please please hehe!

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  6. jonalyn

    ughhhh i really love your photos and everything about your blog. You really had your own definition of fashion and i love it ahhahah God Bless you always.
    jonalyn XOXO

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  8. maebs

    on your 4th photo ate cams, you look like a Hollywood star walking around the streets of New York and the paparazzi’s took a photo of you. :)

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  10. Katrin Tuano

    Wow, look at the architectures! They’re brilliant. Totally agree, Gendarmenmrkt looks so lovely in dusk. You look so adorable, love the outfit. It made you look 10 years younger. Haha oh how i miss your signature bangs too haha you used to have full bangs even in a high bun like that before haha good times, good times! hahah

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  12. judy

    it was nice too if you would wear your Gold Virgos Lounge dress that will also matched the background to complete the scene that you’re like on a “Red Carpet for Oscar awards night. haha
    and the best dressed award goes to, no other than Ms. Camille Co! hooray!! candid shots and outfit though:)

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  13. Tasha D.

    I seriously gasped when I saw your photos (and your eternally gorgeous Chanel Boy Bag haha)! SO BEAUTIFUL! Maybe you should get lens na bongga sa nighttime! Yung ibang photos kasi medyo grainy pero ang GANDA parin!

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    • Camille Co

      Yeah I knoooow! Next time :) I’ll change my lens :) For now, kunwari art na lang the graininess :)

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  15. Yana

    I really love your sneakers!! It looks so comfy and perfect for walking (while being stylish that is) :)

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  21. Kyle Rodriguez

    You look so cute & young with your hair tied in a bun like that! I’m not saying you look old when it’s not in a bun… I’m just saying.. Well, you know what I mean! Haha. Love the outfit, too! It looks really stylish and comfy (a rare mix!).

    As always, I am in love with the architecture of the place. Ibang iba talaga! Like a Filipino version of Dorothy would say, “I’m definitely not in Manila anymore!”

    <3

    http://www.thestylishbipolar.com

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  22. Clariss

    The last set of photos tho <3 the lights looks great! :) ate cams, did you try eating at their mcdo? Haha wonder what's different from our mcdo to theirs. Dress + sneakers combo is perf! :)))

    P.S. I miss your auburn/red hair and full bangs :)) hahaha but anything looks good on you po :)

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    • Camille Co

      Haha! Unfortunately no McDo for me. I didn’t try it. :) Thanks Clariss!

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  23. Anne

    Gaaah! So pretty Cams. I like this casual, “feet friendly” outfit. Those sneakers are made for walking (and for ootds of course)! LOL. I adore your striped dress too! You Achi is so cool and she’s a really good photographer might I add. When I met her during your birthday dinner she was really nice and approachable and dresses really well too! Okay, call me a fan of the Co sisters. Haha!

    Anne’s Scribbles and Doodles

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