Unter den Linden, Main boulevard in Mitte, Germany
Unter den Linden is a central boulevard in Mitte that runs 1390 meters long and 60 meters wide, linking the Brandenburg Gate to Museum Island. The street is lined with historic buildings, including Humboldt University, the State Opera, and the German Historical Museum.
The street began in the 16th century as a riding path for the Elector of Brandenburg, who used it to reach his hunting grounds in Tiergarten. In 1647 the first linden trees were planted, later giving the path its name.
The avenue takes its name from the double rows of linden trees that shape the entire streetscape and provide thick shade during summer. Today locals and visitors gather on the wide sidewalks to stroll or rest on benches beneath the canopy.
The nearest metro station is at Brandenburg Gate, from where you can easily walk the full length of the avenue. The wide pavements suit wheelchairs and strollers well, and many benches along the way invite you to rest.
The linden trees that give the street its name have been replaced several times throughout history, most recently after heavy damage during World War II. Even today individual trees are regularly replanted to preserve the double rows of greenery.
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