New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913)

New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913) is a historical site in Berlin, Berlin. New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913) is situated nearby to Jewish Museum Berlin, as well as near the museum Berlinische Galerie.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie.

Jewish Museum Berlin

Museum

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The Jewish Museum Berlin was opened in 2001 and is the largest Jewish museum in Europe. On 3,500 square metres of floor space, the museum presents the history of the Jews in Germany from the Middle Ages to the present day, with new focuses and new scenography. Jewish Museum Berlin is situated 210 metres southeast of New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913).

Checkpoint Charlie

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Checkpoint Charlie was the Western Bloc's name for the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War, becoming a symbol of the Cold War, representing the separation of East and West. Checkpoint Charlie is situated 480 metres north of New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913).

Berlinische Galerie

Museum

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The Berlinische Galerie is a museum of modern art, photography and architecture in Berlin. It is located in Kreuzberg, on Alte Jakobstraße, not far from the Jewish Museum. Berlinische Galerie is situated 360 metres east of New Berlin Observatory (1835-1913).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Friedrichstadt and Friedrichswerder.

Friedrichstadt

Quarter

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Friedrichstadt was an independent suburb of Berlin, and is now a historical neighbourhood of the city itself. The neighbourhood is named after the Prussian king Frederick I.

Friedrichswerder

Neighborhood

Friedrichswerder is a neighborhood, situated in the Berliner locality of Mitte, part of the homonymous borough. It is identical to the town of Friedrichswerder, founded in 1662, which was an independent town until 1710.