Platz der Republik
Platz der Republik
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Neighbourhood: Mitte (Borough)
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- Bundestag • 2 min walk
- Brandenburger Tor • 7 min walk
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Laurentiu
Bucharest, Romania1,737 contributions
Jan 2022
The square was created in about 1735 and was used under King Frederick William I as parade-ground, a sandy field then known as "Exerzierplatz vor dem Brandenburger Tor". In 1844 the Kroll Opera House was built on its west end, and in 1867 it was turned into a city square named "Königsplatz".
In 1873 the Victory Column was erected in the center of the square, at the end of the newly created Siegesallee boulevard. At the east end of the square stood the Palais of the Polish-Prussian count Atanazy Raczyński, before the Reichstag building was built there from 1884 to 1894.
During the Weimar Republic, the square was named "Platz der Republik" to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy. When the Nazis took power in 1933, the square was renamed "Königsplatz". As part of a grandiose plan to create a "Welthauptstadt Germania", the Victory Column was enlarged and moved to its present location in 1939. World War II ended in 1945 and in 1948 the square returned to the name "Platz der Republik". The Kroll Opera, severely damaged in the war, was finally demolished in 1951.
The Berlin Wall ran past the back side of the Reichstag. The square, now a large lawn, was thus far away from traffic and was used as a recreational area for weekend barbecues etc. After German reunification in 1990 the square regained its position of central importance in Berlin. A large German flag was raised on the square in the night from 2 to 3 October 1990.
In 1991 the German Bundestag decided that Berlin would again be the seat of government and parliament. The renovation of the Reichstag building was completed in 1999.
In 1873 the Victory Column was erected in the center of the square, at the end of the newly created Siegesallee boulevard. At the east end of the square stood the Palais of the Polish-Prussian count Atanazy Raczyński, before the Reichstag building was built there from 1884 to 1894.
During the Weimar Republic, the square was named "Platz der Republik" to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy. When the Nazis took power in 1933, the square was renamed "Königsplatz". As part of a grandiose plan to create a "Welthauptstadt Germania", the Victory Column was enlarged and moved to its present location in 1939. World War II ended in 1945 and in 1948 the square returned to the name "Platz der Republik". The Kroll Opera, severely damaged in the war, was finally demolished in 1951.
The Berlin Wall ran past the back side of the Reichstag. The square, now a large lawn, was thus far away from traffic and was used as a recreational area for weekend barbecues etc. After German reunification in 1990 the square regained its position of central importance in Berlin. A large German flag was raised on the square in the night from 2 to 3 October 1990.
In 1991 the German Bundestag decided that Berlin would again be the seat of government and parliament. The renovation of the Reichstag building was completed in 1999.
Written 29 July 2022
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Poland2,962 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Just a big old grassy lawn with a square in front of the Reichstag building. Nothing special, but does offer a nice photo opp of the lawn and Reichstag from the edge of the Tiergarten at the Heinrich von Gagernstraße.
Written 18 July 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Feb 2020
The Republic square is a huge rectangular lawn set in the middle of the Bundestag complex. The main edifice of that complex is certainly the Reichstag building, and best pics of it are made from here, specially in the afternoon when the sun's behind you. Beside it, you'll find the German modern Chancellery on the opposite side, and the huge Tiergarten park to the south.
Written 26 April 2020
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FrankNamibia
Walvis Bay, Namibia779 contributions
Oct 2019
It is a disgrace that the wide open area in front of parliament and the Reichstag is just a huge empty space. Maybe it is intended to be so for unknown reason. But for a prosperous, history rich country such as Germany, surely they can make a bit more of this area.
Written 6 January 2020
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CATTSAR
Provincetown, MA22,298 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a large green space in the center of Berlin. It dates back to the 18th century and was originally used by King Frederick William I as a parade ground. At that time it was Exerzierplatz. The most prominent feature is the Reichstag building located on the east end of the platz. At the west end is the Kroll Opera House. It has being renamed several time. Under the Nazis it was called Konigsplatz. It has under gone several changes as well. There are several other attraction either adjacent or near by.
Written 15 December 2019
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK6,18,840 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Although no more than a huge expanse of open park land in front of the fabulous Reichstag Building Platz Der Rebublik is none the less a great place to visit,once a huge parade ground and home to the Victory Column before it was moved Platz Der Republik is a great area to take some great photos of the Reichstag Building arguably the most famous landmark building in Berlin.
We were here on a Tuesday afternoon, a roasting hot day, big crowds to visit not just the Reichstag Building but also the Brandenburg Gate, we took a few photos of the Reichstag before moving on,in my opinion from Platz Der Republik you get the best photographic opportunities of this famous building.
Well worth checking out if your planning a holiday to Berlin.
We were here on a Tuesday afternoon, a roasting hot day, big crowds to visit not just the Reichstag Building but also the Brandenburg Gate, we took a few photos of the Reichstag before moving on,in my opinion from Platz Der Republik you get the best photographic opportunities of this famous building.
Well worth checking out if your planning a holiday to Berlin.
Written 19 August 2019
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Rabih SOUAID
Beirut, Lebanon2,212 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Location: In front of Reichstag.
Huge grassy square decorated with few hedges and trees. The absence of statues make plaza der republik a below average plaza.
Created to be a parade-ground, it was named "Platz der Republik" to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy.
The Victory Column was erected in the center of this square before being moved to its current place.
Huge grassy square decorated with few hedges and trees. The absence of statues make plaza der republik a below average plaza.
Created to be a parade-ground, it was named "Platz der Republik" to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy.
The Victory Column was erected in the center of this square before being moved to its current place.
Written 29 May 2019
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom55,192 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Platz der Republik is an open green space in front of the Reichstag Building.
I did find that the people there were those disappointed ones who found that they needed to book in advance to get into the Dome.
It certainly is worth a stroll and take good pictures of the Reichstag.
I did find that the people there were those disappointed ones who found that they needed to book in advance to get into the Dome.
It certainly is worth a stroll and take good pictures of the Reichstag.
Written 29 March 2019
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Neta_Avivi
Tel Aviv, Israel3,546 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Platz der Republik is a huge grass-covered square located in Mitte in front of the Reichstag building. On its own, it is not very special - but its location is very central, close to many major sights. In the past, it used to be called "King Square".
Written 12 December 2018
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Departure811861
Germany872 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Honestly, I do not understand why our Platz der Republik is so simple. I like the flag flying in the wind but for the rest this square is not pretty at all. Comparing its design now with the one from the end of the 19th c., I must confess that I prefer the atmosphere then.
Written 10 December 2018
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komleva73
Luhansk, Ukraine1 contribution
Уточните, пожалуйста, в этом районе, по этому адресу, есть жилые дома или это историческая часть города?
Nicky50-03
Moscow, Russia4,412 contributions
Добрый день. Это историческая часть города,хотя в Берлине это понятие очень размыто. С одной стороны находится рейхстаг,с другой - Тиргартен. Вокруг различные правительственные здания. Так что это,скорее, правительственный район.
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