Potsdamer platz in the heart of the city Two angels walk across a large grey square, a huge empty wasteland in the middle of the city, with only a wall standing in the middle of nowhere. It is named after the city of potsdam, some 25 km (16 mi) to the south west, and marks the point where the old road from potsdam passed through the city wall of berlin at the potsdam gate Initially, the open area near the city gate was used for military drills and parades. Explore potsdamer platz and the playce in berlin Discover sights, shopping, art and events for the whole family
Potsdamer platz was once europe’s busiest square, and there were so many cars that germany’s first traffic light was installed here in 1924 It was not only home to the city’s full spectrum of nightlife, but also to shopping temples like the wertheim department store and swanky hotels like esplanade. A modern area with stunning buildings, shopping, cinemas and restaurants, which was rebuilt after the fall of the berlin wall In this square has a red building that has 360 views of the city, plus a cafe and being cheaper than the famous tower. Address, history, attractions, public transport and more.
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