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Revolution

1848, 1918, 1989: Berlin played a central role in the great German revolutions, which in turn were closely linked to European and global freedom movements. The BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition focuses on revolutionary events that are closely linked to the city of Berlin.

The door of the techno-club “Tresor”

Between the rooms “Free Space” and “Boundaries” at BERLIN GLOBAL stands a very special door: the steel door of the legendary club “Tresor” at Leipziger Straße 126a. In the series “Favourite Object” we present it.

The horse’s head on the Quadriga

This horse’s head is all that remains of the original Quadriga, the sculpture that sits atop the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. But why did sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow (1764-1850) design the Quadriga in the first place? And what role did Napoleon play in it?

Object of the Month

New at the Museum Ephraim-Palais: Monthly changing objects from our collections invite you to take a look for free.

Ernst Litfaß

The Litfaßsäule [Litfaß advertising pillar] has been a Berlin landmark for over 160 years. In this article we will be presenting the life, work and legacy of its inventor Ernst Litfaß.

Eva Kemlein

Through her border crossings between East and West, Eva Kemlein became one of the most important post-war photographers. Her photographs document a city in ruins, the early stages of post-war life and the theatre life of the stages in both East and West Berlin.

From Curious to Worth Knowing

Discover city stories online: Our Berlin stories give you comprehensive insights into Berlin’s past and present!