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Spot the Molecule Man rising straight out of the Spree. See three perforated aluminum figures marking where Treptow, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain meet, best viewed by boat or from the riverbank near Ostkreuz.
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American artist Jonathan Borofsky's Molecule Man was installed in 1999 at the spot where the districts of Treptow, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain converge on the river, its three perforated aluminum figures symbolizing molecules connecting people across the formerly divided city. It's best appreciated from a boat on the Spree or from the riverbank near Ostkreuz, where the piece catches dramatically different light at different times of day, as reviewers note.
Free and unmissable once you know to look for it, it's less a planned destination than a striking landmark to notice while exploring the river or heading to nearby Treptower Park. A quick fifteen-minute stop suffices unless you're taking photos from multiple angles.
American artist Jonathan Borofsky's Molecule Man was installed in 1999 at the spot where the districts of Treptow, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain converge on the river, its three perforated aluminum figures symbolizing molecules connecting people across the formerly divided city. It's best appreciated from a boat on the Spree or from the riverbank near Ostkreuz, where the piece catches dramatically different light at different times of day, as reviewers note.
Free and unmissable once you know to look for it, it's less a planned destination than a striking landmark to notice while exploring the river or heading to nearby Treptower Park. A quick fifteen-minute stop suffices unless you're taking photos from multiple angles.
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A really cool and unusual sculpture right by the Spree near Ostkreuz. It is a fun and slightly surreal piece of public art that makes you stop and look for a moment. It’s completely free to visit and sits in a great riverside spot that’s perfect for a quick walk or photos. A nice little hidden artistic detail in…
Wladislaw Kholodilin
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