Boulevard der Stars, Walk of fame at Potsdamer Platz, Germany

The Boulevard der Stars runs along the central strip of Potsdamer Strasse from Potsdamer Platz to Ben-Gurion-Strasse, a band of red-dyed asphalt set into the roadway. Polished bronze stars are set flush into this surface, each engraved with a name, profession, life dates and signature. Small spotlights illuminate each star in the evening.

The project started in February 2010 during the Berlin Film Festival with Marlene Dietrich's first star. The official opening took place in September of that year, when 39 more stars were added.

Each star is engraved with the honoree's name, profession, life dates and a facsimile of their signature. Only organisations active in film and television for more than three years could propose candidates, and a two-thirds majority of a five-member jury was needed for selection. Pepper's Ghost cameras let visitors photograph themselves with a star using an interactive mirror trick.

The boulevard is located at Potsdamer Platz and easily reached on foot; take your time walking slowly to discover individual plaques. The entire route is accessible without barriers and open at all times, as it sits outdoors in central Berlin.

The project received one million euros in funding from the European Union for economic development. This financial backing enabled the creation of the boulevard as a modern tribute to German film history.