Berlin has become an electrifying international cultural scene, with a 21st-century brand of unpolished, after-hours glamour thriving under the weight of 20th-century history. The MaerzMusik Festival in March, draws a collection of musicians ranging from classical to experimental. To sample Kreuzberg’s picturesque cafe culture, take a stroll down Bergmannstrasse to Marheinekeplatz, one of the city’s last covered markets.