Dear Pop Science Café members,
You are warmly invited to join us for a historic walk through the very heart of Berlin — across the two islands where this remarkable city was born: Berlin and Cölln.
We’ll walk together through these original city centers, rediscovering landmarks and hidden corners that shaped Berlin’s early history. This is a social walk, not a guided tour — a relaxed opportunity to meet fellow members, share reflections, and experience Berlin's origins on foot.
### 🏛️ Along the way, we’ll pass by or visit:
#### 🟥 Cölln Island
- Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)
- Museum Island (Museumsinsel):
- Altes Museum
- Neues Museum
- Pergamon Museum
- Bode Museum
- Alte Nationalgalerie
- Lustgarten
- Humboldt Forum (also known as Berliner Schloss / Berlin Palace)
- Jungfernbrücke — Berlin’s oldest surviving bridge (1798)
#### 🟦 Berlin Island and Surroundings (Berlin island and adjacent historical core)
- Nikolaiviertel
- St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche)
- Ephraim Palace (Ephraim-Palais)
- Knoblauchhaus
- St. George Statue
- Franciscan Monastery Ruins (Franziskaner-Klosterkirche)
- Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church)
- Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall)
- Remains of Berlin’s first city wall (near Klosterstraße)
- Klosterstraße area
- Alexanderplatz — historic square and transport hub
- U-Bahnhof Märkisches Museum — historic station near old city wall remains
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👉 Practical Info:
- 🕙 Meeting time: 10:00 AM sharp
(We’ll start walking shortly after — please be on time, as we’ll keep moving.)
⏱️ Duration: approx. 2.5 to 4 hours
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- 👟 Bring comfortable walking shoes
- 🧥 A light jacket is recommended in case of rain
- 🕊️ You’re free to leave at any time — join for as long as you wish
We look forward to rediscovering the birthplace of Berlin with you.
Warm regards,
Alex
Organizer, Pop Science Café Berlin
