The Purist up north
Located in the north of Berlin, the World Heritage estate was built in 1929-31 as a collaboration between four planners. With its clear and angular architecture, it corresponds most closely to the typical image of the classic “white” modernism often associated with the Bauhaus of all the World Heritage estates.
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Weiße Stadt Reinickendorf, Torbauten von Bruno Ahrens
Collage zum UNESCO-Welterbe "Siedlungen der Berliner Moderne"
But if you take a closer look, you will also discover many skillfully placed colorful details. The two central landmarks of the White City - the gate buildings and the bridge house - stage progress in line with the automotive perspective. It is also remarkable how much emphasis was placed on infrastructure and hygiene.
Meeting point: Pharmacy on the corner of Aroser Allee/Emmentaler Str.
public transport via bus 120/122/125 or via U8 Residenstr. + 10 min. walk
(IN GERMAN)
Additional information
The guided tour on June 1 is free of charge to mark UNESCO World Heritage Day. Max. 30 participants. Registration is required at welterbevorschlag@bricksandbeyond.de
Dates
June 2025
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