Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery)

“The East Side Gallery is the longest preserved stretch of the former Berlin Wall. It is the largest open-air gallery in the world with 106 original mural paintings on 1.3 km-long created by artists from all over the world after the collapse of East Germany.” (Olivier Blaecke)

http://www.urbanartcore.eu/berlin-east-side-gallery/



Street Art

The art scene in Berlin is very urban and has a strong focus on street art and graffiti. The walls and streets are covered in artistic designs and powerful messages. The Berlin wall used to serve as the main canvas for street artists, but after its descruction artists had to find somewhere else to create their designs.

Famous street artists: Kripoe, Xoooox, and Alias.

Key locations: Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain which are filled with ramshackled buildings.

The Kunsthaus Tacheles (Art House Tacheles)

The kunsthaus Tacheles (Art House Tacheles) was formally called Friedrichsstadtpassagen after serving as a Nazi prison. It was taken over by artists in 1990, two months before it was supposed to be demolished. The group 'Kunsteriniative Tacheles' occupied the building from then on.

It is currently used as an art centre, graffiti yard and a nightclub. The courtyard around the back acts as work space for artists. The courtyard is covered with street art and is filled with sculptures created by local artists. You can watch the artists working in their own little areas, creating fascinating sculptures and exquisite pieces of art. The area also allows the artists to sell their work to visitors and tourists in the area. The atmosphere really displays the essence of the urban art scene in Berlin.

Hotel Transit Loft

Name: Hotel Transit Loft

Location: Near the Kathe Kollwitzplatz in the 'Prenzlauer berg' district. The district is famous for it's small cafes, pubs, restaurants, live music and 'bohemian atmosphere'.

Travel Itinerary

Tuesday 18th January 2011

2:30am   -  Meet at Coaches
3.00am   -  Coach leaves for Luton airport
5.30am   -  Check-in
7.30am   -  Arrive at Schonefeld airport, Berlin
11.00am  -  Check-in at hotel