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Streets and Squares in Berlin
Sometimes when you rush from one attraction to another, you don't notice that you're actually crossing a famous square or driving along a historical street. While in Berlin, keep your eyes open because Berlin's streets and squares are some of the city's greatest landmarks. Unter den Linden, one of the most famous streets in Berlin, is lined with over three centuries worth of old linden trees and will take you from the Schlossbruecke through the Museum Island all the way to Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz. The most popular shopping street is the long and diverse Kurfuerstendamm or Ku'damm, offering a multitude of shops and cultural venues. Also, visit the centre of former East Berlin, Alexander Platz, and the only recently built-up Potsdamer Platz, which with its shopping mall and cinema complex has now become a popular destination.
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Chamissoplatz
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Address: Chamissoplatz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Chamissoplatz is home to Bio-Markt – one of the cosy markets set the district of Kreuzberg, attracting visitors on Saturdays. It is small but there are many stalls selling various products. Thus, you can choose from among the organic vegetables and fruits, fresh dairy products, nuts and more. The place is truly charming, so you will enjoy your early shopping.
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Arkonaplatz
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Address: Arkonaplatz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Every Sunday in Mitte, a trendy district of Berlin, at Arkonaplatz there is a nice flea market. The market features many stalls with a great selection of products for the house – accessories, furniture, decorations etc. You can also find clothing and curious antiques here, but it is better to come early for the real bargains. When you wish to take a break and have a coffee, there is a number of great cafes and snack bars nearby.
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Maybachufer
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Address: Maybachufer
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Maybachufer street is home to the Turkish market – one of the most popular markets in Berlin, set in the Kreuzberg district, a very attractive area. Visitors can both look through the variety of goods and enjoy the great view of the tree-lined street, bridges and swans in the water. This market is the best way to feel the presence of the Turkish culture, traditions and their influence in Berlin. It's a true challenge but also a very interesting experience to dive into this little ocean of fresh products, smells and colours.
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Winterfeldplatz
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Address: Winterfeldplatz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Winterfeldplatz one of the main squares in Berlin is home to Winterfeldmarkt selling some curious goods that you cannot find anuwhere else. Hand-made clothes with attractive design and colours will attract your attention from far. There are also home-made jams, jellies and juices such as elderberry wine and juice and of course you can have a taste before buying. You'll also find fresh fruits (also dried types) and vegetables there, as well as German and Polish sausages and piles of eggs. The area offers nice places to have a snack, such as Habibi and a drink in bars like Slumberland.
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Wittenbergplatz
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Address: Wittenbergplatz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Wittenbergplatz is a large square, located in the western part of Berlin adjacent to the Tauentzienstrasse. The area along the square houses offices, restaurants and shops. You can easily reach it by the U-Bahn, as the Wittenbergplatz station is situated directly in the middle of the square. Wittenbergplatz was built in the period between 1889 and 1892 and its name relates to the town of Wittenberg in the Saxony-Anhalt district. It commemorates the liberation from Napoleon's army in 1814 led by General Tauentzien, whose name was given to the neighbouring Tauentzienstrasse. The square attracts many visitors especially when it hosts markets of various kinds. There are some major shops, including KaDeWe – a large department store with a food section and food court. You can also select among the high quality furniture of the Rahaus furniture store, set on the opposite side. The food stalls add to the traditional flair of the square as you will find typical German sausages and other snacks there.
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Alexander Platz
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Address: Alexander Platz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Alexander Platz is a popular square in Berlin; it was one of the busiest places in the city at the beginning of the 19th Century. Initially, the square took the name of Ochsenmarkt or Ox market, but after the visit of Alexander I it was renamed to Alexanderplatz. Its architecture is predominantly socialistic, as the place is in the centre of East Berlin. The bombs of World War II destroyed most of the buildings and the new ones were built in the typical grandiose socialist style – a huge television tower and plain bulky buildings stand there. Fernsehturm, the TV tower represents the most attractive site on the square. It was built in 1969 by German architects and Swedish experts with a total height of 365 metres. On the top of the tower there is a revolving restaurant with a viewing platform and a splendid panorama. Alexander Platz has other monuments, such as the Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock), designed by Erich John and the Fountain of International Friendship.
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Breitscheidplatz
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Address: Breitscheidplatz
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Breitscheidplatz is one of the main squares in Berlin, situated in the western part of the city. The area lies between the Kurfuerstendamm, the Tauentzien and Budapester-Strasse. The square was constructed in 1889 on the field with the hunting grounds of Kurfürst Joachim II. Initially, the place was called the Gutenbergplatz, later - Augusta-Viktoria Platz and currently it is named after Rudolf Breitscheid who supported the social democracy and died in a Nazi concentration camp in 1944. It so happened that later the area was used for building a church, following the traditions in the Neo-Romantic style and was constructed by Franz Schwechten, the royal architect of Wilhelm II.
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Gendarmenmarkt
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Address: Gendarmenmarkt
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 00 -00
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Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most renowned squares in all of Europe. It dates back to the end of the 17th Century, when J.A. Nering designed the plan of its construction. In the beginning, it was known as Linden Markt, later it was renamed to Friedrichstädtischer Markt and Neuer Markt. Its current name comes from the Regiment Gens d'Armes, as their sentry boxes and stables were placed there in the 18th Century. Afterwards, the square was redeveloped according to the plans of Georg Christian Unger. During World War II, Gendarmenmarkt was badly damaged, but today it's completely restored. Currently, it is a peaceful place with attractive landmarks, including the Französischer Dom, Deutscher Dom and the Konzerthaus. In the middle of the Gendarmenmarkt stads the statue of the famous German poet Friedrich Schiller.
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