Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Leipziger Platz

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,387 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Leipziger Platz, Public square in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany.

Leipziger Platz is an octagonal square in central Berlin, laid out in 1734 to plans by Philipp Gerlach together with Pariser Platz and Mehringplatz. It lies at the western end of Leipziger Straße, directly east of Potsdamer Platz, and was rebuilt in its original octagonal outline after the Second World War, now framed by modern buildings.

Leipziger Platz was laid out in 1734 as an octagon, initially called Octogon, together with Pariser Platz and Belle-Alliance-Platz to plans by Philipp Gerlach. It received its present name in 1814 after the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig. In imperial times Prussian ministries stood on its sides, including the Ministry of Agriculture and the Reichsmarineamt, and the Wertheim department store opened at numbers 12-13. Reduced to ruins in the Second World War, it lay in the no man's land of the Berlin Wall and was rebuilt in its original octagonal outline with modern buildings.

The square now hosts diplomatic missions such as the Canadian Embassy, public art installations, and a preserved fragment of the Berlin Wall, serving as a site for remembrance and reflection on the city's divided history.

Leipziger Platz is easily accessible via public transportation through nearby metro and bus stations, including Potsdamer Platz station, and offers numerous shops and restaurants in the surrounding area for visitors and locals.

During the Cold War, the square was located in the no-man's land surrounding the Berlin Wall, becoming a symbol of the city's division before its transformation into a modern urban center after reunification.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,387 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1732
GPS coordinates
52.50970,13.37860
Latest update
October 26, 2026 06:31
Berlin Wall history: remnants, memorials, walking routes, and sites to explore today

More than thirty years after its fall, the Berlin Wall still shapes the city. Between the districts of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, and Friedrichshain, fragments of concrete, watchtowers, and memorial plaques recall the division of a capital and its people. Some sections remain intact, others have been...

Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Leipziger Platz - Public square in the Mitte district, Berlin, Germany » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.