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Berlin Alexanderplatz (German: [bɛʁˈliːn ʔalɛkˈsandɐˌplats]) is a 1929 novel by Alfred Döblin. It is considered one of the most important and innovative works of the Weimar Republic. In a 2002 poll of 100 noted writers, the book was named among the top 100 books of all time.
- Alfred Döblin
- 1929
Alexanderplatz is Berlin’s eastern centre and is an important transport junction – for the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, regional trains, trams and buses. It also has a great many great tourist attractions within walking distance, making it the ideal starting point for a sightseeing tour of Berlin.
Alexanderplatz is reputedly the most visited area of Berlin, beating Friedrichstrasse and City West. It is a popular starting point for tourists, with many attractions including the Fernsehturm (TV tower), the Nikolai Quarter and the Rotes Rathaus ('Red City Hall') situated nearby.
Berlin Alexanderplatz. Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s controversial, fifteen-hour Berlin Alexanderplatz, based on Alfred Döblin’s great modernist novel, was the crowning achievement of a prolific director who, at age thirty-four, had already made over thirty films.
- Franz Biberkopf
Whether in the 1920s, in times of a divided Berlin or today: the famous Alexanderplatz was and remains one of the liveliest places in Berlin. The "Alex", as it is called by Berliners, is the cental square of the eastern city center and one of the most important sights of Berlin.
Jun 26, 2019 · Alexanderplatz is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Berlin. It's a transportation hub, a busy shopping zone, and an interesting mix of the city's past and present, from early Berlin to 1960s DDR (Deutsche Democratic Republic) to today's continuing development efforts.
Alexanderplatz has been considered the heart of Berlin since the Middle Ages. Learn about the history of the most touristic square in Berlin, home to the TV Tower and the famous World Clock. Situated in the central district of Berlin, this public square has always been the hub of the capital.
