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Unter den Linden (German: [ˈʊntɐ deːn ˈlɪndn̩] ⓘ, "under the linden trees") is a boulevard in the central Mitte district of Berlin, Germany. Running from the Spree River to the Brandenburg Gate , it is named after the linden trees (known as lime in the UK and Ireland, not related to citrus lime) that line the grassed pedestrian mall on ...
- Brandenburg Gate.
- Museum Island.
- Humboldt Forum.
- Staatsoper Unter den Linden.
Jan 2, 2023 · Unter den Linden is a 1.5km-long street in the Mitte district that connects Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. It has many attractions, such as the State Library, Humboldt University, the Berlin State Opera House, and the German History Museum.
Unter den Linden leads to Museum Island (Museuminsel; designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999), home to the Old (Altes) and New (Neues) museums, the National Gallery (Nationalgalerie), the Bode Museum, and the Pergamon Museum, which includes the famous Greek altar of Zeus.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Unter den Linden is one of the oldest and most beautiful promenades in Berlin, connecting the Brandenburg Gate with the Museum Island. Learn about the historic buildings, monuments and events that line the boulevard and how to get there.
Oct 19, 2023 · Right in the heart of Berlin is where you’ll find Unter den Linden, or “Under the Linden Trees.” This is a 1.5 km boulevard that stretches from the magnificent Brandenburg Gate over Schlossbrücke (bridge spanning the Spree River) to Museum Island.
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Unter den Linden, meaning “under the linden trees” in German, is one of the main boulevards in Berlin, along with Kurfürstendamm. Unter den Linden houses some of the most beautiful buildings in Berlin.