Berlin also played host to a variety of national and international events in swimming, diving and water polo in the past and again this year. The SSE arena and the adjacent Velodrome are located within a huge sports complex that rises only a few feet above the ground. Today, the SSE, with 8 pools and a capacity of 2.136 spectators, is the largest and only fully accessible indoor swimming venue in Berlin. In the year 2002 and then again in 2014, the SSE provided a compelling atmosphere for the European Aquatics Championships.

Here are the Top 5 tourist attractions you've got to visit between the World Aquatics Diving World Cup competitions in Berlin:

Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is the Berlin landmark and symbol of reunification. Built in 1791, it was originally just one of many city gates around Berlin. In front of the gate, there is the Pariser Platz – a beautiful square surrounded by the historic Hotel Adlon and the Academy of Arts. The famous Reichstag, home of the German parliament, is also nearby. Stroll along the Spree River or take a boat trip to experience the modern government district from the water.

TV Tower

At 368 meters, the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) is not only Berlin’s, but Germany’s tallest building. Built in the 1960s, it offers visitors a unique 360 degrees panorama of the city. The TV Tower is located on Alexanderplatz, the center of former East Berlin. From here, it’s only a stone’s throw to the historic Nikolaiviertel and to the hip quarters of Berlin-Mitte.

Kurfürstendamm

If you want to go shopping, this is the place to be. The Kurfürstendamm is Berlin’s most popular shopping mall – a 3.5 kilometer-long boulevard with theatres, cafés and shops. On the extension of the Kurfürstendamm, the “Tauentzienstrasse”, you can find the KaDeWe, the largest department store on the European mainland. Or would you rather go to the Zoo Berlin, Germany's oldest zoo?

Gendarmenmarkt

The Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin. With the concert hall designed by famous architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel and the German Cathedral and French Cathedral, it boasts three architectural highlights of the German capital. Have a break in one of the many cafés and then continue on to Friedrichstrasse, another exclusive shopping mile.

Museum Island

Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and combines some of Berlin’s most important exhibition venues: the Old Museum, the New Museum, the Bode Museum, the Pergamon Museum and the Old National Gallery. Their collections showcase over 6,000 years of art and cultural history. Also don’t miss the monumental Berlin Cathedral.