Frankfurter Allee

Frankfurter Allee is a major thoroughfare in eastern Berlin connecting several districts through its wide roadways and characteristic building complexes. The section featuring the well-known tower structures at Frankfurter Tor forms a particularly distinctive part of this traffic artery.

The street was founded in 1705 and received the name Stalinallee between 1949 and 1961 during the East German era as a symbol of political authority. After the regime changed, it was renamed again, documenting the political shifts of the 20th century through its changing names.

The street displays Soviet-style classical architecture with eight-story monumental buildings created as symbols of East German ideology. The distinctive twin towers at Frankfurter Tor remain prominent landmarks that reflect the architectural ambitions of that era.

The U5 subway line runs beneath the street with multiple stations providing quick access to different points along it. Frankfurter Allee and Lichtenberg stations also have S-Bahn connections, making it straightforward to explore the area or travel elsewhere in the city.

A Stalin statue once stood for years along the street and was taken down in 1961 when political winds shifted. This removal marks a symbolic break with the past that still echoes in the place's story today.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Location: Lichtenberg

Official opening: 1700s

Part of: Bundesstraße 1, Bundesstraße 5

GPS coordinates: 52.51339,13.47800

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32