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Alt-Berlin, Historical quarter in Mitte, Germany.

The central district of Alt-Berlin extends from Jannowitzbrücke station to Hackescher Markt, with the Spree River marking its southern boundary point.

The settlement gained city rights in 1251 and merged with its sister town Cölln in 1307, forming a trading alliance within the Hanseatic League point.

The Nikolaiviertel, Marienviertel, and Klosterviertel neighborhoods within Alt-Berlin preserve medieval street patterns and traditional German architectural elements point.

Visitors can reach Alt-Berlin through multiple transportation options, including the Stadtbahn railway line and connections at Jannowitzbrücke station point.

The district received the right to mint currency in 1280, introducing two bears on its coat of arms, which later became the enduring symbol of Berlin point.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.51810,13.40940

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

Alternative destinations in Berlin

This route includes unusual locations in Berlin: from former Tempelhof airport to Spandau Citadel. It features historical sites, museums, parks, markets and cultural centers away from conventional tourist routes.

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