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Big city life can be very stressful, just ask your average London, New York or Paris resident. One of the great things about touching down in Berlin, if you do come from a stress inducing city, is that your stress levels automatically drop considerably.

But even given the typically laid back charm of Berlin, being able to relax and be pampered a little is always a bonus. So why not take a rest from the city and recharge your batteries at Sri Dhanvantari – Centre for Ayurveda and Wellness in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg.

Ayurveda, literally translated, means “knowledge of life,” and is the oldest medical science on record. Its practices were first put down in writing more than 5000 years ago. The massages with warm scented oils, for instance, are often used to relax and rejuvenate the body. All massages are conducted in private rooms on heated loungers. Afterwards, you can also indulge in an Ayurvedic steam bath.

You can choose from a number of massages and spa treatments and the best thing is that Oh-Berlin.com is offering 15% off all listed treatments and massages. For further info and full article on Sri Dhanvantari check out the Oh-Berlin blog.

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The district of Nikolaiviertel is the oldest part of Berlin and has conserved all the features and characteristics of a city dating back to 1237.

It really is like stepping back in time walking around the area and evokes a similar experience to that of walking around the Old Town square in Prague.

Some of the oldest and most interesting buildings in Berlin are located in Nikolaivierte. Many have been converted into museums. For instance Nikolaikirche is the oldest church in the city with natural stone foundations, although it has undergone several alterations over the centuries.

Other interesting places of interest in the area include:

  The Knoblauchhaus is located in the only surviving 18th Century house in Berlin’s centre and belongs to the city museum (Stadtmuseum) offering special events and free entry.

  The Ephraim-Palais is a palace that has been converted into a museum, with three floors of exhibitions covering the history of art and culture in Berlin. The architecture is quite simply amazing!

  Zille Museum houses the art of Heinrich Zille, an observer in Berlin. His works were created in quill and on camera, recreating the atmosphere of Berlin in the XIX century.

  Hanfmuseum (Hemp Museum) reproduces ancient cultivation, including the use of fibres for textiles and medicinal products.

Read the full guide to Nikolaiviertel article with tips on shopping and restaurants at the Oh-Berlin blog.

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