Alte Feuerwache, Cultural center in Friedrichshain district, Berlin, Germany
The Alte Feuerwache is a cultural center in Friedrichshain featuring neo-renaissance architecture with brick facades, arched windows, and decorative terracotta reliefs. The building houses exhibition spaces for visual arts, a studio stage for performances, and various workshop areas for local artists.
The building was constructed in 1884 as a fire station originally named Memel. Following wartime damage and the closure of firefighting operations in 1955, it was transformed into a cultural space during the 1990s.
The place takes its name from its former purpose and functions as a meeting point for people interested in contemporary art and Berlin-based creative communities. Visitors encounter a mix of craft-based work and experimental projects from local artists here.
The center is fully accessible for visitors with mobility needs and easily reached by public transport in Friedrichshain. Check ahead about current exhibitions and events, as the program changes regularly throughout the year.
The building is under heritage protection and preserves visible traces of its working life as an active fire station in its walls and architecture. Contemporary artists regularly exhibit works here that reflect on and playfully engage with this historical context.
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