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Berlin Lichtenberg is a city located in the Lichtenberg district near Berlin, the German capital. Berlin Lichtenberg is located near Fennpfuhl, Karlshorst, Friedrichsfelde and Rummelsburg. Documents attest the settlement of Berlin Lichtenberg around 1230, when Germans colonized the Barnim territory. From the mid 19th century, Berlin Lichtenberg is an important suburb of Berlin. Although this is a town in its whole rights, it is still considered to be a part of the capital since 1920, when the Greater Berlin Act was signed. In present, Berlin Lichtenberg has a population of nearly 33,000 residents. The locals live on on area of 7.22 square kilometers. If you plan visiting it, there are some places that you do not have to miss.

Top Attractions within Berlin Lichtenberg

Tierpak is the former East Berlin Zoo. Is located in Berlin Lichtenberg and is one of the largest zoological gardens in the European Union. Within the park you cannot visit only the animals and the reptiles, but also an old castle built in Berlin Lichtenberg in the 17th century. You can see the castle in the north-eastern part of the Tierpark.

Stasi Museum or The Secret Police Museum is a mysterious attraction that you can visit in Berlin Lichtenberg. It is located at 103 Rushchestrasse. This museum describes the procedures used by the German secret police before 1990, when Germany was still separated in two.

Stasi Prison or Secret Police Prison is located in Berlin Lichtenberg, on Genslerstrasse. Here you can find out more incredible details about life in this prison. Each day an English-speaking tour is available, from July 1st until November 14th. The entrance fee is of 5 euros.

Victoriastadt is a residential neighborhood of Berlin Lichtenberg. It was raised in the 19th century and it is filled with beautiful buildings. In this area of Berlin Lichtenberg you can admire the first buildings ever that were made of concrete in 1875.