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Mitte
Borough of Berlin
Coat of arms of Mitte
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Berlin
City Berlin
Population
 (2017-06-30)
 • Total 374,000
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Vehicle registration B
Website Official homepage: http://www.berlin-mitte.de

Mitte is the most central borough in Berlin, Germany. The word "Mitte" means "centre" in German. It is like the heart of the city.

This area holds much of Berlin's history. Many famous places are found here. These include the Pergamon Museum, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag building. Most of these important sites were once part of East Berlin.

About Mitte: Berlin's Central Borough

Mitte is a very important part of Berlin. It is known for its history and many famous buildings. People from all over the world come to visit Mitte.

How Mitte Was Formed

In 2001, Berlin's boroughs were reorganized. The old Mitte borough, which was in East Berlin, joined with two other boroughs. These were Wedding and Tiergarten. Wedding was once in the French sector, and Tiergarten was in the British sector. Both Wedding and Tiergarten used to be in West Berlin.

This merger created the new, larger Mitte borough. The new borough covers an area of about 39.47 km2 (15.2 sq mi). As of 2017, about 374,000 people live there.

Districts Within Mitte

The new Mitte borough is made up of several smaller areas called districts. These districts include Gesundbrunnen, Hansaviertel, Mitte (the original district), Moabit, Tiergarten, and Wedding. Each district has its own unique feel.

Leadership in Mitte

The borough of Mitte has a mayor who helps lead the area. The current mayor is Stephan von Dassel. He is a member of the Green Party. The mayor works to make Mitte a great place to live and visit.


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    Berlin Cathedral and Television Tower

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    Japanese Embassy

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    Spanish Embassy

  • Tiergarten Indische Botschaft

    Indian Embassy

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    Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

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    The Siegessäule, or Victory Column

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    View from the Siegessäule towards the Brandenburg Gate

  • Berlin Großer Tiergarten Rosengarten

    Rose Garden in the Großer Tiergarten park

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    Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

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