Strausberger Platz

Strausberger Platz is a square in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg where Karl-Marx-Allee meets Lichtenberger Straße, forming an oval intersection with fountains and green areas. The architecture comes from the post-war period and shapes the character of the place.

The square was designed and built in the early 1950s as part of the Karl-Marx-Allee, expanding the street toward the east. Workers gathered here in 1953 to protest higher labor demands, marking a turning point in early East German history.

The buildings around the plaza show the formal architectural principles of 1960s East Berlin, with detailed facades and carefully planned spatial layouts. You can see the philosophy of another era reflected in every corner.

The square connects well to public transportation through the Strausberger Platz metro station and sits at the junction of federal roads B1 and B5. This central location is easy to reach and serves as a clear transportation hub for orientation.

The oval roundabout form of the square stands out from traditional Berlin plaza shapes and creates its own spatial rhythm. This uncommon geometry is rare in the city and becomes noticeable when you look closely.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1967

GPS coordinates: 52.51852,13.42826

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42