Wühlischplatz, Platz in Berlin
Wühlischplatz is a small park with a triangular shape in Friedrichshain, surrounded by three streets: Wühlischstraße, Holteistraße, and Sonntagstraße. It features grassy areas, stone pathways, benches for sitting, and a play area with a sandbox and spring swings.
The site emerged in the late 1800s on land donated by the Wühlisch family to the community. Originally intended to host a church building, the plan fell through due to lack of funds, and instead a green space was developed and named after the family in 1903.
The square is named after David August Wühlisch, a merchant and landowner from the 1800s whose family donated the land to the community. It serves as a gathering place where neighbors and families meet, reflecting how residents of Friedrichshain make use of small green spaces in their daily lives.
The park is easily reached by tram lines M13 and 21 and bus 240 nearby. Visitors can find benches throughout the space to rest and can visit at any time without worrying about specific opening hours.
The park features an unusual fountain sculpture from 1978: a bronze hippopotamus with water spraying from its nostrils and two hunting scene figures standing on its back. The artwork was stolen in 1991 but was faithfully restored and returned in 1996.
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