BIG VIEW: Berlin's amazing festival of lights

The Berlin cathedral is seen as it is illuminated during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Several landmarks of the German capital, including boulevards, squares, towers, historical and modern buildings, will be illuminated during the festival. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

Cars drive past the 'Faces of Berlin' light installation, showing the face of former Berlin Mayor Walter Momper during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Picture taken with long exposure. Thomas Peter/Reuters

People sit on illuminated bench at the Kurfuerstendamm Boulevard during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

The moon is pictured next to the Siegessaeule (victory column) as it is illuminated during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

Illuminated boats float in a pond near Potsdamer Platz during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Thomas Peter/Reuters

The illuminated Brandenburger Tor gate is pictured during during the Festival of Lights. Tobias Schwarz/Reuters

Members of the performance group Vospertron dance in front of a Festival of Lights display. Thomas Peter/Reuters

The television tower is illuminated during the Festival of Lights. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

An illuminated face sculpture is pictured during a rehearsal for the upcoming festival of lights. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

The Unter den Linden boulevard is illuminated during the Festival of Lights in Berlin. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters