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Lustgarten

Lustgarten
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Lustgarten, meaning “Pleasure Garden,” is a historic park located on Berlin’s Museum Island, surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a royal garden designed for leisure and display, it has witnessed centuries of change—from Prussian grandeur to Nazi rallies, and Cold War division to peaceful public space in modern reunified Berlin. Originally laid out in the 16th century as part of the Berlin City Palace grounds, the garden was transformed in the Baroque period into a formal space for promenades and military parades. In the 19th century, under landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné, it became a public park with geometric flowerbeds and tree-lined paths. The centerpiece today is a large granite bowl, carved from a single stone and once meant to symbolize imperial strength. Flanked by the Berlin Cathedral and the Altes Museum, Lustgarten is more than just a green space—it’s a stage for Berlin’s layered history. Visitors now stroll, relax, or listen to street performers where emperors once paraded. Despite its turbulent past, the Lustgarten has returned to its original purpose: a place of beauty, reflection, and gathering in the heart of the city.

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Lustgarten is a historic park located on Museum Island in central Berlin, adjacent to the Altes Museum and the Berliner Dom. Originally developed in the 16th century as a kitchen garden for the Berlin Palace, it was transformed into a formal pleasure garden in 1646 under Friedrich Wilhelm and his wife, Luise Henriette of Nassau. Over the centuries, Lustgarten has undergone multiple transformations, serving as a parade ground, a site for political rallies, and a public park. In the early 19th century, it was redesigned by Peter Joseph Lenné, featuring formal paths and a central fountain. During the Nazi era, the park was paved over for mass gatherings, but it was later restored to its green space after reunification. Today, Lustgarten is a popular spot for relaxation, offering well-maintained lawns, seating areas, and a water fountain. Its location near major cultural landmarks makes it a key attraction for visitors exploring Berlin’s rich history and architectural heritage.

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