(CNN) -- Throughout its tumultuous history, Berlin has seen strife and triumph unfold in its streets, from weathering the dark days of the Cold War to emerging as a unified city in 1989. So to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we asked readers to share their favorite things about Berlin. From hip cafes and urban landmarks, to serene green spaces in the middle of the city, the list above shows just some of the things that draw millions of people to visit Berlin each year. See all submissions for the best things about the city in English and German via CNN iReport and German newspaper Tagesspiegel.
View readers' 25 favorite things about Berlin above . Add to the list via CNN iReport .