Boxhagener Platz, Public square and garden monument in Friedrichshain district, Berlin, Germany.
Boxhagener Platz extends over 1.5 hectares, featuring benches, a playground, and restored 19th-century buildings that line its perimeter.
Architect Erwin Barth designed this square in 1903 as part of an initiative to create more public spaces within Berlin's growing neighborhoods.
The square transforms into a farmers' market every Saturday, while Sundays bring a large flea market attracting thousands of visitors.
The square maintains regular market hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturdays and remains closed during German national holidays.
Local residents and merchants in the surrounding buildings maintain traditional street-level shops, contributing to the preservation of Berlin's neighborhood culture.
Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Inception: 1903
Architects: Erwin Barth
GPS coordinates: 52.51091,13.46105
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:32
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