PHOTOS: Berlin's spectacular festival of lights

Nights in Berlin are lit up once again. Over a million visitors are camping in the German city to witness the annual festival of lights.

In the festival, on between October 9-20, Berlin's world-famous landmarks, buildings and sites are illuminated. For nearly two weeks, numerous events transform the German capital into a sparkling metropolis.

Rediff.com brings for you glimpses of the festival

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A light installation is seen on the facade of a hotel during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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The illuminated Potsdamer square is pictured during the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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The illuminated Potsdamer square is pictured during the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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People look at a light installation at the Berlin Cathedral during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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People look at a light installation at the Brandenburg gate during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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The Charlottenburg castle is illuminated during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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The television tower is pictured next to the Berlin cathedral during the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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People walk across the illuminated Potsdamer square during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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The Berlin Victory Column is illuminated during the opening day of the "Festival of Light" show in Berlin

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