Gazing at the Bisonbulle, one can almost hear the rumble of hooves. This magnificent bronze beast, created by Dietrich Rohde in 1961, stands proudly near the entrance of Tierpark Berlin in Friedrichsfelde. The Bisonbulle isn’t just a statue. It’s a symbol of the wild, a reminder of the Tiergarten’s past as a royal hunting ground. Imagine the kurfürsten of Brandenburg chasing game through the dense forests. Over time, this wild landscape transformed into a public park. Friedrich II envisioned a “pleasure garden” for Berliners. Peter Joseph Lenné further shaped the Tiergarten into the park we know today, crisscrossed by paths and dotted with sculptures. The Bisonbulle, with its imposing presence, embodies this history. It stands as a sentinel, guarding the entrance to the Tierpark, a place where the wild spirit of the past meets the modern world. The Bisonbulle at Tierpark Berlin isn’t just a work of art. It’s a tangible link to Berlin’s rich history.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in