Berlin, the largest city in Germany, is famous for its historical associations as the German capital, its lively nightlife, and also for its numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Mitte is the historical centre of Berlin and once the heart of former East Berlin with its many cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs throughout the district, along with many sites of historic interest including Potsdamer Platz. This area was once divided in two by the Berlin Wall and has been newly developed since reunification in a modern style and the piazza under the spectacular dome of the Sony Centre, has become a popular place for both Berliners and tourists to congregate. For shopping Kurfürstendamm is one of the main streets in Berlin and has many great shops, restaurants and hotels.