Since the show is located in the city of Berlin – one of the most visited cities that attracts people with its atmosphere throughout the year – one of the most effective ways of experiencing that specific atmosphere is to slowly walk around the local streets. Adding more spice to the entire exercise is the happiness of coming across rising musicians and dancers who use the streets as their stage to add flavors to the lifeless cities. In this blog post, you’ll follow a walking tour that we’ve specially created to introduce you to the best street performers in Berlin. Prepare yourself for a ride of your life!
1. Start at Alexanderplatz
Going through the Steps, one is required to start at Alexanderplatz – a large public square in central Berlin. First, street shows are available in this colorful site. Specifically watch for musicians, dancers and even exciting magicians who will be entertaining the crowd. Make time consume the various performances they have to offer before you can proceed to the next level if there is any.
2. Explore Hackescher Markt
Move to the next segment of the walking tour, the Hackescher Markt, here art meets history and culture in what is now one of the hippest areas in Berlin. Even when you are just walking around, most of the time you will find many talented people performing. Here one can find acrobats, living statues and a wanton list of things for people of all ages. It is allowed to communicate with the performers and share the thoughts about work or show appreciation.
Tips:
It’s a good idea to have some small change on you to tip the performers.
Do not interrupt their acts and be polite.
3. Today is Sunday so you can sing to your hearth’s content at Mauerpark’s Karaoke.
For those who are in Berlin on Sunday should not miss to visit Mauerpark to watch street show and the traditional Sunday’s Karaoke. Mauerpark in Berlin was split by the wall but today is home to street artists and performers. There again, watch people’s bravery per forming on stage of an amphitheater, and become a part of the crowd clapping your hands. Such an enthusiastic ambiance will make you look astonished and full of happiness.
Tips:
Come during the early morning because the Mauerpark becomes crowded, especially on summer time.
For the very brave ones, you can sing at the Karaoke section.
- Wander through Berlin’s Parks
Moving on with your Berlin walking tour, it is also a good time to appreciate lovely parks available in Berlin. Squares such as the one in the picture below, Tiergarten, Volkspark Friedrichshain, and Tempelhofer Feld are some of the areas where great talents in street performances transform the whole ambience. These green spaces can be filled with performer such jugglers or even street artists where they demonstrate their talents. It is the perfect time to watch and observe everything and do nothing else at all.
5. It’s located in the East Side; therefore, it makes a perfect ending point for the tour.
In fact, any Berlin street performer tour cannot claim to be complete without a stop-over at east Side Gallery. East Side Gallery is an array of murals painted by artists from different parts of the world and displayed at a one –mile – long Berlin Wall. Although these are not exactly street artists, the works created here contribute a profound and appropriate message of artistic performance. It would be wise to take some time to look at the murals and think about history and traditions they illustrate.
Tips:
All visitors should respect the artwork and not destroy any portion of the artwork on the East Side Gallery.
Know more about the background of the Berlin Wall before going there to really understand what goes in the place.
As I mentioned before, when you finish your walking tour you will have a whole new perspective on the talent and artistic culture that Berlin possesses. Do not forget to cheer for or compliment the street performers that you meet on the way through the city. But always remember to wear comfortable shoes, embark into the unknown and, please, enjoy the spirit of Berlin Street Art performances!
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