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Berlin - Siegessäule
Siegessäule –
View over TiergartenYou can visit the
On the postcard from 1898, you can see the Siegessäule in front of the Reichstag building. It was not until 1939 that it got its current central location on Strasse des 17. Juni.
It is highly recommended - on a clear day - to take the time to go up the tower, because from there, there is an excellent view over Berlin.
Siegessäule in front of "Reichstag" - 1898
The Bismarck monument and the Siegessäule in front of the "Reichstag". Behind the Siegessäule is the old "Krollopper Theater". A Royal Opera Theatre (1894–1933) and Parliament during the National Socialist era (1933–1942). Because parliamentary meetings could not be held as usual after the Reichstag fire, the Kroll Opera House was used instead. Subsequently, it was used to a limited extent as an opera house, as it was heavily damaged during the war. Demolished in 1957. At the time when the picture was taken the place was called Königsplatz - The Postcard was written in 1925.
"The Kroll Opera House"
The remote location is perhaps the explanation why the pillar survived World War II. After the war, the French wanted the pillar blown up, but the other victors would not agree.
On top of the "Siegessäule" you can see what the Berliners call "Gold Else"
Distance :
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om Bahnhof Zoo: 1600 meter on fodFr
om Brandenburger Tor: 2000 meter on fodFr
om Potsdammer Platz via Bellevuestraße: 2000 meter on fod
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Wanted
Berlin is always worth a visit - summer or winter - but where to go? Here are some slightly unusual and very different suggestions for places I like to go.