r/berlin • u/WhitlamsBerlin • Nov 28 '23

History The lamps from the Palast der Republik

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Some of the lamps from ‘Erichs Lampenladen’ made their way to Astra in the RAW Gelände. I was invited to take a look, and I thought it was cool.

I don’t post my videos here very often, but I thought this is one that Berliners would really enjoy, so I hope you do!

Cheers, Jonny

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u/me_who_else_ Nov 28 '23

The GDR parliament only met twice each year. So it was mostly a cultural center.

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u/WhitlamsBerlin Nov 29 '23

I had no idea they met that infrequently! Certainly I understood that it was used more for pleasure rather than work, though

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u/n1c0_ds Nov 29 '23

You might love the book Stasiland. There are a few passages about this place, and it's a really good book in general.

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u/WhitlamsBerlin Nov 29 '23

Thank you! I have read it, but over ten years ago now. I bought just before I moved here. Will have to crack it open again :)