City walk through Berlin: From Potsdamer Straße to the Yorckbrücken

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Am Dienstag, dem 18. Juni 2024, lädt der Fachbereich Senioren des Bezirksamtes Spandau, Amt für Soziales, zu einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise durch die Geschichte Berlins ein. Der Stadtspaziergang führt die Teilnehmer von der berühmten Potsdamer Straße über den Generalszug bis zu den Yorckbrücken. Die Veranstaltung beginnt um 11:00 Uhr am Viktoria-Luise-Platz und endet am U-Bahnhof Bayerischer Platz gegen 13:30 Uhr. Die Potsdamer Straße hat eine lange und wechselvolle Geschichte. Als eine der bekanntesten Straßen Berlins war sie in der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus von besonderer Bedeutung. Auch der Generalszug, der während des 18. Jahrhunderts Verteidigungsanlagen um Berlin baute, hat einen wichtigen historischen …
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Seniors department of the Spandau district office, Office for Social Affairs, invites you to an exciting journey of discovery through the history of Berlin. The city walk leads the participants from the famous Potsdamer Straße via the general train to the Yorckbrücken. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at Viktoria-Luise-Platz and ends at Bayerischer Platz underground station around 1:30 p.m. Potsdamer Straße has a long and eventful history. As one of the most famous streets in Berlin, it was of particular importance in the time of National Socialism. The general train, which built defense systems around Berlin during the 18th century, also has an important historical ... (Symbolbild/MB)

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Seniors department of the Spandau district office, Office for Social Affairs, invites you to an exciting journey of discovery through the history of Berlin. The city walk leads the participants from the famous Potsdamer Straße via the general train to the Yorckbrücken. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. on Viktoria-Luise-Platz and ends at Bayerischer Platz underground station around 1:30 p.m.

Potsdamer Straße has a long and eventful history. As one of the most famous streets in Berlin, it was of particular importance in the time of National Socialism. The general train, which built defense systems around Berlin during the 18th century, also has an important historical background.

Participation in the journey of discovery costs € 4 per person. Interested parties can register with Ms. Förster at 90279-6112 or send an email to Andrea.foerster@ba-spandau.berlin.de. The number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

The following table lists some facts about the history of Berlin, which could be of interest during the city walk:

| Event | Year | Description |
| —————————————— | --——-----————————————————————— | Berlin wall falls | 1989 | Symbol of collapse of the Eastern Bloc |
| Tempelhof Airport closes | 2008 | Formerly one of the largest airports in Europe |
| Berlin main station opened | 2006 | Central traffic hub of the German capital |
| Brandenburg Gate is reopened | 1989 | Symbol of the reunification of Germany |

The city walk offers a unique way to experience the history of Berlin up close and to see historical places in a new light. Interested citizens are cordially invited to take part in this exciting journey of discovery.


Source: www.berlin.de