Beatles-Platz, plaza in the St. Pauli quarter in Hamburg
Beatles-Platz is a circular square in the St. Pauli district with black stone paving that resembles a vinyl record. Five life-sized statues of band members stand along its edge, depicting John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Stuart Sutcliffe.
The square was built in 2008 to honor Hamburg's role in the band's early years, when they played in clubs like the Star-Club during the 1960s. The city and donors funded the project, with the official opening taking place in September of that year.
The square is named after the legendary band and marks their formative period in Hamburg. Visitors can understand how important this city was for music history and how deeply the local music scene influenced popular culture.
The square is easy to reach, located at the corner of Reeperbahn and Große Freiheit where you can use public transport like the U3 or trains S1, S2, and S3 to Reeperbahn station. The site is accessible year-round and ideal for a quick visit while walking through St. Pauli.
When first installed, the engravings on the plaza contained spelling mistakes: 'Drive me car' instead of 'Drive My Car' and 'Can't buy Melove' instead of 'Can't Buy Me Love'. The incorrect inscriptions were later replaced with correct versions, giving this spot a humorous historical moment that visitors still notice.
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