Gazing at this stretch of A 10, between the Autobahndreieck Schwanebeck and Spreeau, you’re witnessing a piece of history. The A 10, also known as the Berliner Ring, encircles Berlin. This section, running southwards from Schwanebeck, where the A 11 connects to Szczecin in Poland, towards the Spreeau interchange with the A 12 to Frankfurt (Oder), holds a unique story. Originally part of the Reichsautobahn program, this segment of the A 10, along with portions near Werder, were constructed between 1936 and the start of World War II in 1939. Construction then paused, resuming only in 1972 under East German authorities. Their aim was to complete the ring road, bypassing West Berlin, to create a direct route from East Berlin to Potsdam and the motorways to Magdeburg and Leipzig. The entire Berliner Ring, including this section between Schwanebeck and Spreeau, was finally finished in 1979. This section signifies not just a connection between two points, but a chapter in German history, shaped by political divisions and the eventual reunification. It represents the ambition of pre-war Germany and the practical needs of East Germany. As you travel this road, remember the decades of change it embodies within its asphalt.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to