Ever wondered about the history of Berlin’s old houses? Would you like to learn how to distinguish them? Then, you might enjoy coming to this walk in a small group guided by an architect.

We will explore the general features of the Berlin tenements (rental apartment buildings) at their peak epoch, from 1870 to 1910. We will do it in an introductory way, covering architecture and urban design. Prenzlauer Berg is a great place for this exploration because it displays many beautiful tenements and both typical and particular cases. First, a small historical contextualization is made, and then we will go house-watching, looking at the architectural features and seeing what they mean. You’ll get an idea of why the houses were built the way they did, and how the older ones are different from the “newer” ones. You will also learn about what happened to these houses until today. 

This walk is more about understanding the everyday surroundings than quick-paced sightseeing, and it was conceived having curious (new) Berliners in mind. It is part of an expanding set of walks about the Berlin tenements. For a more personalized experience, the group has a limited size (typically 8 participants max), and any questions or discussions are very welcome. Hope you come soon! : )

Organization:
To check the available spots and book your own, please visit the event page on the platform meetup.com, the link is provided below. To register there, an email-address and your first name are sufficient. Alternatively, you can write me and ask for a reservation.
The meeting point is on the higher plateau of the “Park am Wasserturm”. The stairs lie in front of the given address. I’ll be close to the tall, thin tower.
If you arrive a few minutes earlier, there is the chance to chat a little before starting on time. We leave the park after a 10-min introduction. We end not far away, near Prenzlauer Allee, after walking 2.5 km. The duration is about 2h30, depending on the number of discussions. The language is English, though German is possible upon group request. The price is decided by you at the end of the walk, between 14 and 18 EUR (cash, debit/credit card, or PayPal, receipts are available). If there are less than three guests or persistent rain, I’ll cancel 2-3 hours in advance (announced on event page on Meetup). Fore more details, check practical information.