Schlesischer Busch, Heritage park and Cold War watchtower in Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin, Germany.
Description
Schlesischer Busch is a park in Treptow-Köpenick that centers on a four-story observation tower from the Cold War era. The structure stands amid lawns and pathways lined with mature trees across the green space.
History
The site was part of a forest area until the 19th century and became a guarded border zone after 1974 with the Berlin Wall. The tower served as an observation post for monitoring the division.
Culture
The site hosts contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programs that explore themes of division, memory, and resistance through artist residencies and educational tours.
Practical
The park is accessible on foot with free entry and well-maintained pathways throughout the grounds. Visitors can explore at their own pace or join guided tours when available.
Did you know?
The tower was occupied by an artist in 1990 and later transformed into a museum for forbidden art. This creative repurposing made the site a symbol of artistic reclamation after the Wall fell.
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