Berlin Historic Walk

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