The Parliament of Trees, Berlin

Name: The Parliament of Trees
Address: Berlin, Germany

#176 among attractions in Berlin

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Facts and practical information

The Parliament of Trees is a memorial for the death victims of the Berlin Wall, which was installed on 9 November 1990 by performance artist Ben Wagin. ()

Local name: Parlament der Bäume Coordinates: 52°31'17"N, 13°22'39"E

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MitteBerlin Germany

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The Parliament of Trees – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, Soviet War Memorial, Platz des 18. März.

~1680 ftS
Grand classical archway and city divide
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Soviet war memorial with artillery
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~1820 ftS
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Platz des 18. März, Berlin
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~1420 ftS
Historic, glass-domed home of parliament
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0.4 miE
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Tränenpalast, Berlin
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0.6 miW
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~1200 ftSW
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~1030 ftS
Neo-renaissance architecture, View point
Reichstag dome, Berlin
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~1350 ftSW
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Platz der Republik, Berlin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Parliament of Trees?

Nearby attractions include Crown Prince Bridge, Berlin (3 min walk), Weiße Kreuze, Berlin (3 min walk), Rudolf Virchow Monument, Berlin (4 min walk), Der Bevölkerung, Berlin (5 min walk).

How to get to The Parliament of Trees by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Parliament of Trees:

Metro

U Bundestag • Lines: U5 (6 min walk)
U Brandenburger Tor • Lines: U5 (10 min walk)

Train

Berlin Central Station (11 min walk)
Berlin Friedrichstraße (11 min walk)

Tram

U Oranienburger Tor • Lines: 12, M1 (13 min walk)
S+U Friedrichstraße • Lines: 12, M1 (13 min walk)

Bus

Perleberger Brücke • Lines: 123, 142 (33 min walk)