Alter Marstall, Baroque royal stables in Mitte, Germany.
Alter Marstall is a Baroque building in Berlin-Mitte with a sandstone facade and Ionic columns decorating its exterior. Inside are two courtyards, with one of them historically used for horse riding and training.
The building was designed in 1670 by Johann Gregor Memhardt as a working stable for the royal court's horses. Over time it was connected to the neighboring Ribbeck House, one of Berlin's last Renaissance structures.
The music academy here draws musicians from around the world and continues Berlin's long association with musical learning and creativity. The inner courtyards regularly echo with practice sessions and student performances.
The building stands at Breite Straße 32-37 and retains its original Baroque elements despite restoration work over the years. Access is limited since it functions primarily as a music academy, so check ahead before visiting.
This is Berlin's only surviving early Baroque utility building, and its integration with the neighboring Renaissance structure shows how the city layered different historical periods together. The combination of these two styles side by side reveals Berlin's architectural evolution.
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