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Square · Berlim, Berlim
Alexanderplatz
The large square in the eastern part of Berlin, featuring the Relógio Mundial, the Brunnen der Völkerfreundschaft and the television tower. It is one of the city’s major transport hubs.
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About Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz, called "Alex" by Berliners, was named in 1805 in honour of a visit by Russian Czar Alexander I. In the 20th century it became a centre of commerce and nightlife, the subject of Alfred Döblin’s novel Berlin Alexanderplatz. The square was destroyed in World War II.
During East German times the square was rebuilt as a showcase for the country, with tall buildings and wide pedestrian spaces. From that period remain the Weltzeituhr, the Relógio Mundial from 1969 that shows the time in cities around the world, and the Brunnen der Völkerfreundschaft, the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples. The square was also the site of a large demonstration in November 1989, days before the fall of the Wall.
Today Alexanderplatz is surrounded by department stores and shopping centres and is one of Berlin’s main transport interchanges, with the S-Bahn, three U-Bahn lines and trams. The television tower stands beside it, and a few minutes away are the Rotes Rathaus, the red-brick city hall, and the Marienkirche, one of the city’s oldest churches.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes for the square, the Relógio Mundial and the fountain. More time if you go up the television tower.
Best time
Any time of day. In winter the square usually hosts a Christmas market from late November until close to Christmas.
How to get there
Alexanderplatz station serves the S-Bahn, U-Bahn lines U2, U5 and U8, and several trams. From the Ilha dos Museus it is about a 10-minute walk.
Tip
The Relógio Mundial is a traditional meeting point for Berliners. Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas, especially around station exits.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alexanderplatz
What to see at Alexanderplatz?
The World Clock, the Fountain of Friendship between Peoples and the TV tower. Nearby are Rotes Rathaus and Marienkirche.
Why is it called Alexanderplatz?
The name honors the Russian czar Alexander I, who visited Berlin in 1805.
Is Alexanderplatz good for shopping?
Yes. There are large department stores and shopping centers around the square. Keep in mind that on Sundays most shops are closed.
How to get there?
Via Alexanderplatz station, which serves S-Bahn, U-Bahn (U2, U5 and U8) and trams.