Admiralspalast, Theatre hall in Mitte, Germany
The Admiralspalast is a performance venue on Friedrichstraße with a main auditorium seating 1,700 people and architectural elements from the 1920s. The facade from this period shows geometric ornaments, and inside there are different stage shows ranging from concerts to theatrical performances.
The site housed public baths starting in 1873, which were converted into an entertainment complex in 1911 with a theater stage, ice rink, and bowling alleys. During the 1920s the building became a variety theater and changed names several times after World War II before undergoing major renovation in the 2000s.
The building takes its name from the original baths that once stood on this site, meant to evoke a sense of maritime elegance. Visitors today still notice traces of old mosaic work in the foyer, remnants of the earlier use that add an extra layer to the theater experience.
The theater sits at Friedrichstraße 101, just a few minutes' walk from several subway and commuter train stations. Access to the main auditorium involves stairs, so accessibility is limited and should be checked in advance.
The upper floor contains a box from the 1930s with special sightlines that does not exist in any other Berlin theater. This box was designed specifically for a particular seating arrangement that is still preserved today.
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