Why go
It measures about 225 m by 175 m, with its long side oriented on an axis approximately southwest/northeast. It measures about 225 m by 175 m, with its long side oriented on an axis approximately southwest/northeast. At its west corner is the Schlossbrücke (Palace Bridge), from which Unter den Linden leads west to the Brandenburg Gate.
What to look for
- Schloßplatz is a square located on Museum Island (Museumsinsel) in Berlin, Germany.
- It measures about 225 m by 175 m, with its long side oriented on an axis approximately southwest/northeast.
The full story
"Schloßplatz" is also a common name for squares in many German-speaking countries. Other cities which have a Schloßplatz include Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Dresden. History It was the site of the Berliner Stadtschloss (Berlin City Palace). From 1949 to 1990 it was part of East Berlin, the capital of East Germany. In 1950, the remains of the city palace were blown up, and in 1951 the square was renamed Marx-Engels-Platz (Marx-Engels Square) after Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. New buildings erected included the Palast der Republik, the Council of State building, and the Foreign Ministry building. The Council of State building contains a balcony from the former city palace, where Karl Liebknecht proclaimed a socialist republic on November 9, 1918.
Useful to know
- Verify current opening hours, closures and timed-entry rules on the official site before setting out.
- Allow extra time for security or ticketing when the visit includes an interior collection or viewing platform.