Pekinger Platz

Imagine standing in a place that was once the heart of a brand-new neighborhood over a hundred years ago. Look to your right, and you'll see the iconic 'Café Achteck' — that green, octagonal structure, which once served as a public convenience and is now a protected monument. Close your eyes for a moment, and you might hear the bustling sounds from the past, with people in long skirts and heavy coats passing by. Take a deep breath, and you can smell the fresh air from the surrounding trees and the scent of the flower beds that adorn the square. Behind you, in the distance, perhaps you can hear the bells of the Osterkirche ringing. This spot is a little gem to linger in the shade and soak in Berlin's history. Maybe you'll want to sit on one of the benches and enjoy the tranquility as the city's pulse continues around you.