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Spandau ( German: [ˈʃpandaʊ̯] ⓘ) is the westernmost of the 12 boroughs ( Bezirke) of Berlin, situated at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers and extending along the western bank of the Havel. It is the smallest borough by population, but the fourth largest by land area. Overview.
Spandau, one of Berlin’s largest boroughs, has a wealth of history to explore. Its roots go back to the thirteenth century when it was founded as a medieval fortress town. Down the centuries, it has experienced many changes – and the traces are evident everywhere.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it ...
Spandau. Spandau is separated from the rest of Berlin by the Havel River. This results in a very special kind of atmosphere and a distinct local patriotism: the people of Spandau are very proud to their district and prefer to call themselves Spandauers rather than Berliners.
High-rise buildings and historic half-timbered houses, churches and industrial spaces: the district of Spandau exudes small-town, metropolitan, and medieval flair at the same time.
Spandau (German: [ˈʃpandaʊ̯] ⓘ) is a locality (Ortsteil) of Berlin in the homonymous borough (Bezirk) of Spandau. The historic city is situated, for the most part, on the western banks of the Havel river.
Spandau, area of Berlin, Germany. It lies on the Havel River at the mouth of the Spree. Originally the site of a Sorbian (Wendish) fortress, Spandau became German about 1230 and was granted civic rights in 1232. It was incorporated into Berlin in 1920.
As one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in Germany, the Spandau Citadel offers visitors an impression of how people tried to protect themselves from enemies in the 16th century. Once visitors have passed the small bridge over the moat, the view opens up to numerous historic buildings.
Spandau in Berlin. Rathaus Spandau underground station is one of the 10 most beautiful underground stations worldwide.
Coming out of the Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn station, you enter the historic city centre, which is now a pedestrian zone and shopping area. Although the old buildings have largely been destroyed in wars and fires, the alleys still maintain their medieval layout.
