Tracing History: Guided Tour on the History of the Site

The site where today’s Humboldt Forum stands in Berlin has a long and eventful history: Hohenzollern residence, parade ground, Palace of the Republic, and open meadow — throughout the centuries, it has been a place of special political importance and artistic expression at the heart of Berlin.

What themes and objects still connect us today to the past and its various historical events? And what do they reveal about the history of this site? The overview tour invites visitors to reflect on historical narratives and their impact in the present. Through selected stations and objects, it offers insight into the site's history — from the times of electors, kings, and emperors to the debate surrounding the demolition of the Palace of the Republic — and illustrates the many ways this location has been used over time.