Berlin HACKESCHE HÖFE

A chain of courtyards connected jointly to create a large multiplex made up of shops, offices, restaurants, etc. and one of Berlin’s famous tourist spots which is regarded as a favorite among the locals, Hackesche Hofe is definitely a remarkable heritage site. It is made up of eight courtyards, which are connected. The place could be reached through a main curved entrance at Rosenthalerstrasse number 40. The venue, which is also recognized as the Scheunenviertel, is considered as one of the best centre for entertainment in Berlin. Berliners as well as the tourists who are club goers since 1990’s usually come to this place.

The complex which is situated at Scheunenviertel Quarter near Alexanderplatz in Berlin was once a venue of a Jewish girl’s club, apartments, poet’s society, multi-story factories, and a ballroom. It was designed by August Endel. Hackesche Hofe was a perfect model of an industrial Jugendstil architecture in the country of Germany. Between the years 1905 to 1907, the courtyards were erected, with a design that is standard in Berlin during that period. Polychrome glazed brick with Moorish mosaic design in its frontage embellished the main courtyard. The structure follows a pattern of division amid the crafts, suburban neighborhood, trade and culture, which differentiated it from the 19th century’s backyards. With its unique and stunning architectural design, no wonder that the courtyard is one of the leading tourist attractions that attract hundreds of visitors daily.

In the year 1997, after the reunification of Germany, the renovation of the heritage edifice was finally completed. The renovation became a fundamental factor making it a more vibrant place in Berlin. The area around Hackesche Hofe was tantamount to the restoration of the city in New Berlin. With a combination of residential housing, venues for entertainment, boutiques, bars, a merge of business and offices, art galleries, restaurants, and more, a lively place has finally emerged. The power of the post-unification brought significant changes towards the history in Germany. The continuous search for rebirth and reinvention made way towards a progressive creativity in the field of arts and fashion as well as the state of the art design. Through this, a new and original industrial spirit became the outcome, as the Germans embraced an enthusiastic perspective of life with lifestyle. The Hackesche Hofe proved to be a great example how this spirit was achieved.
   
The main attractions of the city include the Hof I, also called Endellscher Hof has restaurants, a number of bars, cinema, restaurants, and the famous Chameleon Theatre. The Chamäleon Variété, which is a variety theatre, feature shows that are comical, which usually fascinates the young group of people who loves to party after the show. The theatre also includes tap dancers and trapeze artists. Meanwhile, a stroll around the area would be great. It is recommended to visit the Grosse Hamburger Strasse and the oldest Jewish cemetery. The Hof 2, also identified as the Theatrehof, stands a Yiddish culture theatre and a number of offices. Some courtyards with small shops and galleries have a quieter atmosphere.

For the party-goers, Hackesche Höfe is the perfect spot to be as the place is always bustling with different crowds of people. After 9 or 10 pm, the place starts to get lively until dawn.