Make-up free Claire Danes shows off her legs in a summer tennis dress as she indulges in a spot of sightseeing in Berlin  

By Becky Freeth for MailOnline

Published: 12:54 EST, 17 July 2015 | Updated: 17:10 EST, 17 July 2015

She's been in Berlin, Germany to film yet more scenes for Homeland - but Claire Danes has found time to discover some of the city's hidden heritage.

The blonde bombshell, 36, paid a sightseeing visit to the German History Museum on Friday and appeared to go solo as she soaked up some the local culture.

Claire - sweltering in the 33 degree heat - dressed for the weather in a summer tennis dress and Birkenstock sandals, going make-up free as she blended in with the crowds.

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Sightseeing: Claire Danes enjoyed a spot of sightseeing while she was out and about in Berlin, Germany on Friday

Sightseeing: Claire Danes enjoyed a spot of sightseeing while she was out and about in Berlin, Germany on Friday

Mum-of-one Claire showed off her tanned legs as she cut a trim figure in the straight-cut white sports dress.

With her, the Romeo + Juliet star toted a multi-coloured handbag, as well as a simple white over-the-shoulder bag.

An off-duty Claire displayed a flawless complexion as she went barefaced, with simple straight tresses that she lift to feel the cool breeze on her neck during a balmy day in the capital city. 

Relaxed: Claire took in some of the culture at the German History Museum 

Relaxed: Claire took in some of the culture at the German History Museum 

Claire, better known now as Homeland's Carrie Mathison, has uprooted her life for the ongoing filming of the Emmy-winning show.

In the five series, the drama jumps forward two-and-a-half years in time, after Carrie has quit the CIA and lives in Berlin, working as a private contractor for a security firm.

The setting for her Carrie's life, sees the former CIA agent leading a relatively normal life, which includes being a mother to the adorable preschooler Frannie - who was last seen as at a couple of months old. 

Day out: She packed a bag for the day but appeared to be alone as she circulated the attraction

Day out: She packed a bag for the day but appeared to be alone as she circulated the attraction

And to help herself settle in, actress Claire evidently getting to know a little bit more about the world in which her character is now living.

The German History Museum is a great place to start because it covers 1500 years of Germany’s past. 

There are an estimated 7000 historical exponents telling the story of Germany's transition from the 5th century to the end of the 20th century.

According to Showtime, this will be the first American television series ever to shoot a full season entirely in Germany.

Homeland will return to Showtime with season five in the Fall. 

Cooling off: It was a particularly hot day in Berlin and Claire lifted up her tresses to get some breeze to her neck as she walked outside

Cooling off: It was a particularly hot day in Berlin and Claire lifted up her tresses to get some breeze to her neck as she walked outside

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