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Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany
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2024
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Named after Alexander , this imposing square is packed with tourists, souvenir stands and vendors.

The Alex, as the Berliners call her, owes her name to Tsar Alexander I of Russia, who visited Berlin in 1805. A simple cattle market in the 17th century, then an exercise ground, it entered the world of literature in 1929 with the publication of Alfred Döblin's famous novel, Berlin Alexanderplatz. A showcase for the communist regime of the GDR after the Second World War, it was once the beating heart of East Berlin. Today it is the nerve centre of Berlin, and above all a major station for subways, trains, trams and buses. Not far from the square is also one of the city's largest shopping centres, the Alexa, which is huge and sanitized. In winter, the square is transformed into a Christmas market with an ice rink.

Alexanderplatz is a bit of a medley of 20th century architecture. The oldest building on the square is the Berolinahaus by the architect Peter Behrens. Built between 1929 and 1932, it is an example of the construction of the "New Objectivity" movement. You will also see the tower of the Park Inn Hotel, inaugurated in 1970. It is not a beautiful square, but a vast restructuring plan is aimed at upgrading it. To be continued.

Don't miss to take a close look at the Urania world clock. Inaugurated in 1969 and renovated in 1997, it is 10 metres high and gives the current time of the main cities in each time zone. It has 24 sides, each corresponding to a time zone. Above the clock is a representation of the solar system.

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lukicat
Visited in march 2019
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Cette place est incontournable car c'est vraiment le centre du berlin actuel, encore très marqué par le style soviétique. Mais il faut avouer que niveau esthétique ça ne fait pas rever
Visited in january 2019
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Quartier sympathique et animé
Quartier animé de Berlin, desservi par tous les transports en commun, on y trouve de nombreux vendeurs de hot-dog et des lieux grandioses comme la tour de la télévision.
nimar42
Visited in january 2019
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Lieu incontournable,beaucoup animé et vivant,une place intéressante pour le shopping,Primark est situé sur cette place.
Sauda30
Visited in august 2018
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Lieu incontournable de Berlin, avec son architecture typique de l’Allemagne de l’est, lieu de rendez vous, de rencontre...avec la tour de la radio toute proche, elles symbolisent le Berlin sous l’occupation de l’URSS.
fute_237940
Visited in october 2018
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Place typique de l’architecture allemande sous l’ocupation de URSS. Lieu central pour débuter une visite de Berlin, flâner dans les rues au alentour au nombreuse boutique, resto et bar.

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