Alt-Marzahn, Historical street and architectural monument in Marzahn, Germany.
Alt-Marzahn is a street and architectural monument in eastern Berlin's Marzahn-Hellersdorf district, lined with building styles from different decades. The thoroughfare connects multiple neighborhood centers and passes through a mix of older residential areas and modern housing complexes.
The street received its current name in 1938, replacing earlier designations such as Dorfaue and Dorfstrasse. It evolved from a rural village into an urban axis during the 20th century.
Alt-Marzahn displays different phases of Berlin's urban development. You see old residential buildings standing alongside newer structures, together shaping the character of this neighborhood.
The street runs through different neighborhoods and connects with major thoroughfares like Allee der Kosmonauten and Landsberger Allee. Visitors find a mix of shops, restaurants, and quieter residential areas that are easy to explore on foot.
The Dorfkirche Marzahn, a neo-Gothic church, stands along this street and was built 1870-1871 according to plans by Friedrich August Stüler. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the area and its architecture stands out prominently in the neighborhood's appearance.
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