The central square of Berlin - Alexanderplatz, which locals call Alex, is located in the historical quarter of the Mitte Königstadt district. Both Berliners and tourists love it. Alexanderplatz is the fourth most visited city in the world. 400 thousand people come here every day. If you are expecting to see ancient palaces and castle towers in this square, you will be disappointed. Today's Alexanderplatz is a symbol of the economic power and cultural prosperity of the German capital.
This place was once called Royal Square. In 1805, the Prussian King Frederick William III staged a parade here in honor of his guest, the Russian King Alexander I. To commemorate this event, the square was renamed Alexanderplatz.
You won't be bored at Alexanderplatz. Here are some famous landmarks.
Berlin TV Tower:
The height of the telemast is 368 meters. It is the tallest building in both Germany and Europe. The diameter of its sphere is 32 meters, the thickness of the walls is 50 cm.
Tourists are most interested in its observation deck, which is 203 meters high. Visibility in cloudless weather is 40 kilometers.
The Sfera Restaurant is located 4 meters higher. It rotates slowly around its axis. You will walk a full circle in 1 hour while sitting in a restaurant.
You can climb the telemast every day.
Ticket price is:
- for adults – 18.50 euros;
- for children 4-14 years old – 9.50 euros;
- for students (upon presentation of a document) - 20% discount;
- priority ticket for adults - 22.50 euros;
- Priority ticket for children 4-14 years old – 13.50 euros;
- for children under 4 years old - free.
Berlin Train Station:
Berlin Station has existed since 1882, and in its modern form since 1951. Serves city trains (S-Bahn), metro (U-Bahn) and regional trains.
World time clock:
This clock shows the time of the largest capitals of the world.
Fountain “Friendship of Peoples”:
In 1970, a fountain made of bronze, glass and ceramics was installed on the square. The diameter of the fountain is 23 meters.
Church of the Holy Virgin Mary - Marienkirche (Marienkirche):
The Cathedral of the 13th century is one of the oldest operating churches in Berlin, located in the historical center of the city, and the Church of St. Nicholas has been turned into a museum. One of the main attractions of the cathedral is the fresco “Dance of Death”, created during the Black Death epidemic of 1484. The paint on the fresco was so faded that it was almost impossible to make out anything, so church authorities placed a reproduction of it nearby. Another historical detail of the cathedral is the gilded silver organ, which Bach himself played.
"Neptune's Fountain":
It was created in the 19th century, but has stood on this site since the mid-20th century. The diameter of the pool is 18 meters. On its four sides at the edges there are figures of a seated woman, which are symbols of the main rivers of Prussia: the Rhine, Vistula, Oder and Elbe.
Alexanderplatz has many shops and shopping centers. We will list some of them.
Shopping center "Alexa" (Alexa):
Shopping center "Galeria Kaufhof" (Galeria Kaufhof):
Shopping center "De Mitte" (De Mitte):
Outlet "Max" (TK Maxx):
To get to Alexanderplatz, use:
- metro lines U2, U5, U8, stop Alexanderplatz;
- bus No. 100, 200, 248, TXL, stop Alexanderplatz;
- tram M2, M4, M5, M6, stop Alexanderplatz;
- S-Bahn: S5, S7, S9, S75, stop Alexanderplatz.
© 2019-2024 All rights reserved.
Book your hotel cheaply!
Travel cheaply!
