Step into the past and explore the African Quarter in Berlin on a historical city tour. Discover the untold stories of Germany’s relationship with African countries and the colonial era.
- Swakopmunder Straße - How is Swakopmund connected to Berlin? What was Germany’s involvement in Namibia? These and other intriguing questions will be explored during the tour.
- Anna-Mungunda-Allee - Who was Petersallee named after? Should the street be renamed, and if so, why?
- Manga-Bell-Platz - Who was Gustav Nachtigal? Why was the central square of the African Quarter named in his honor? We will share this and other fascinating insights about the colonial era with you.
- Umbrella provided
Join us on a two-hour foot journey to the African Quarter in the north of Berlin! The African Quarter is a monumental district composed of 22 streets. The most noteworthy aspect of this area is that the streets are named after African nations, European cities, and former colonial administrators from the colonial era. So, what sort of connection did Germany have with the African countries, and what part did the colonies’ administrators play back then? During our tour, we will address all of these queries and much more. We will delve into the 20th-century colonial era, an intriguing part of German-African history that is seldom touched upon. We offer a viewpoint shift not available in any other tour. Accompany us on a journey that takes one leap into history and two strides towards the future.
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