Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz spreads across a large area in the heart of Berlin with the television tower, office buildings and shopping centers along its edges. Wide pedestrian zones cross the square and connect bus stops, tram lines and several station entrances with each other.

The square received its name in 1805 after Russian Tsar Alexander I. during his visit to Berlin and evolved from a cattle market to an important transport hub. After World War II, this became the center of East Berlin with new buildings in socialist style.

The World Time Clock in the center has served Berliners as a meeting point since the 1960s, showing the time in 148 cities worldwide on a rotating column. People gather around the clock to wait for friends or simply watch the activity on the square.

The square connects several U-Bahn lines, S-Bahn trains, trams and regional trains in a large underground station. The many exits lead in different directions, so it helps to check the right exit before traveling.

In November 1989, over 500000 people gathered on the square to demonstrate for political change, marking a turning point before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The rally is considered one of the largest demonstrations in the history of East Germany.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Reference: Q

Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas

Address: 10178 Berlin, Germany

Website: https://berlin.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/3560109-3558930-alexanderplatz.html

GPS coordinates: 52.52207,13.41486

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26