Berlin, Germany
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Guide #32543
Hello! Berlin is a physical space and a human artifact - nature and polis. Its present is deeply shaped by its past. Its daily life stumbles upon history. Berlin is also my object of study. For my M. A. and PhD studies, I researched Berlin related events and figures - from the rise of nationalism in the 19th century to the culmination of Nazi racism in the 20th; from the arrival of the first Jewish families in 17th century to the assimilation of thousands of Jews into German culture; from Heinrich Heine to Hannah Arendt; from Karl Marx to Karl-Liebknecht. Berlin is also home for me. I've lived in Neukölln, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte. Its parks and streets and memorials are source of meaning, trigger of imagination. Born in Brazil, having lived in Spain and the US, I've chosen Berlin for these reasons. Here, I combine my academic formation - PhD (Philosophy), M. A. (Political Philosophy and Writing), B. A. (Social Communications) - with my passion for this least German of German cities, which oddly integrates bits of the old capital of Prussia, the vibrant, experimental island of freedom of the 60s-90s, the political center of Nazism, the geographical and ideological borders of the Cold War, and the contemporary German democracy and its contradictions. I invite you to think of and experience Berlin with me. Dr. in political philosophy - CAPES Fellowship M.A. in political philosophy - CAPES Fellowship Short-listed for a fellowship in European-Jewish studies Official guide at the Jewish Museum Berlin (JMB) I am not a driver, but I can arrange for a separate car and driver if the traveller wants it.
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We had such a great tour with Rafael. He is a true expert on this subject area, and provided rich historical — and...
Rafael was an excellent guide - so knowledgeable and thoughtful. He made everything interesting. And he was lovely to...
Rafael's tour was fantastic. He asked about our interests and designed a tour that met those (WW2 and Cold War-related...