Potsdamer Platz

Potsdamer Platz is a charming venue for the New Berlin Bureau. Its striking architecture, which combines restaurants, theatres and cinemas, makes it a magnet for tourists as well as Berliners. The former Potsdamer Platz is only a small part of the current square. The original Potsdamer Platz had only one crossroads. Later, Potsdam Railway Station was built here, which developed into one of the bustling areas of traffic and became synonymous with the vibrant urban life of the capital. Now standing in the center of the square is the ultra-modern DaimlerChrysler District and the Sony Center, and to the southwest are scattered cultural facilities such as the Berlin Gallery, the Berlin New National Gallery, and the Berlin Philharmonic. From 1993 to 1998, the DaimlerChrysler District was built here, with 15 modern buildings from modern architects, including office buildings, shops, restaurants, residential housing, restaurants, and musical theaters. The 22-storey Debis-Haus, designed by Renzo Piano, houses the mechanical sculpture "Meta-Maxi" by Jean Tinguely in its huge, wide foyer. The connected Arkaden shopping center has 110 shops and more than 30 dining facilities. In 2000, the Sony Center opened at Kemperplatz, where Sony's European headquarters are located. The seven buildings surround each other, and the enclosed central area is spacious and bright, with a wrinkled canopy glass roof, which is known as "Mt. Fuji". It has Europe's largest 3D cinema, CinestarIAMX, with a screen as high as 20 meters. If you like modern art, you can go to the New National Gallery in Berlin on the southwest side of Potsdamer Platz. The building itself is a sculptural work of art, designed by the pioneer of modern architecture Mies van der Rohe, surrounded by steel and glass Build, it's worth seeing. In addition, when you come to Potsdamer Platz, don't miss the famous Berlin Philharmonic Hall, which is the headquarters of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This modern building with a striking golden roof was designed by German native architect Hans Schellon. Design, known for the best sound. On the north side of Potsdamer Platz lies the Kollhoff-Tower. This red brick building has the fastest elevator in Europe. Visitors can take this elevator to the sightseeing terrace on the 25th floor and enjoy a panoramic view of Berlin. atmospheric scenery.