In the middle of Kreuzberg at the Kottbusser Tor, Babylon has inspired film fans as a powerful programme cinema for almost 70 years. Here you can expect handpicked original films with subtitles, state-of-the-art technology and a real cinematic feel – an authentic experience for all cineastes.

The Oranienplatz in the heart of Kreuzberg is a lively meeting place that combines historical architecture such as the Dragon Fountain and listed residential buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Significant buildings, including the former home of the painter Georg Friedrich Bolte and the traditional Orange Pharmacy, now a café and restaurant, combine history with modern life. The square reflects Kreuzberg’s transformation and power and invites you to discover its diverse stories.

India lives in Kreuzberg : In the early 1990s, excavations at the Luisenstadt Canal rediscovered the base and shell of the Indian Well. The lost figure of a man in a tailor's seat has been recreated, and since 1995 the fountain has been resplendent. Nearby, the mighty fountain in the Angel Basin also impresses, together they form a powerful image that fascinates visitors.

Directly between Kreuzberg and Mitte is the Engelbecken, a wonderful green quiet zone in the middle of the city. The surrounding walkways make this place a real oasis of well-being. The Rose Garden and the small meadows around the Angel Basin, which are home to swans and various waterbird species, are particularly attractive – here you can enjoy a wonderful time out.

The Engelbeckenhöfe courtyards at Engelbecken show the transformation around 1900 from a purely residential area to a mixed residential and commercial area. Originally they were located at the port of the Luisenstädtische Kanal, which offered advantages for water supply and transport. The complex comprises six courtyards and is characterised by a five-storey front building with a distinctive gable reminiscent of medieval Hanseatic cities. The façade combines Art Nouveau elements with a stone look, while the courtyard-side commercial wings are simply designed in skeleton construction with clinker cladding.

The Kinderbauernhof am Mauerplatz is one of the first of its kind in Berlin. At that time, a desolate area of rubble and sand on the Berlin Wall was to be transformed into a vibrant place with plants and animals. Today you will find sheep, goats, ponies, donkeys, ducks, geese, chickens and rabbits that liven up the grounds.

Political and cultural groups prevented a planned demolition of the former hospital. The Künstlerhaus Bethanien was established and developed into an important centre of Berlin's alternative art scene. The building for renewal and change. The house became a lively meeting place for dance, theatre, music, visual arts and architecture as well as a forum for international cultural projects. Despite challenges, Bethany remained an important cultural center in today’s “Art Quarter Bethany”.

Mariannenplatz with its distinctive outdoor stage is a popular meeting place for family celebrations, cultural events and especially the annual Myfest on May 1. It serves as a lively resort for people of all ages. Historically significant are the great anniversary concert of the band Die Ärzte 2002 as well as the connection to the left-wing musician Rio Reiser, whose band Ton Steine Scherben immortalized the place in their well-known “Rauch-Haus-Song”.

The Rio Reiser Square in the lively Kreuzberg, part of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, lies south of Mariannenplatz at the intersection of Orange and Mariannenstrasse. He is known for Victor Ash’s impressive “Astronaut Cosmonaut” mural, as well as its traditional cafes and pubs. Especially famous are the pub Zum Elefanten am Heinrichplatz, central to the novel “Herr Lehmann”, and the music club SO36, where legendary bands like Slime and Die Ärzte played.