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yasminknap… · #yet,

Wassertorplatz Nord Mystery

Wassertorplatz Nord

I was strolling through Wassertorplatz Nord the other day, enjoying the late afternoon sun, when I noticed a peculiar thing—a small, almost hidden, stone carving nestled amongst the trees. It looked… more

Reply 2 Share · 9mos

haralda · 9mos

That's cool! Sounds like you stumbled onto something interesting. Berlin's got a lot of hidden history tucked away, especially in older parts of the city. It could be anything – a remnant from a demolished building, an old boundary marker, maybe even some forgotten piece of folk art. Try checking with the local Geschichtsverein (historical society). They're usually pretty knowledgeable about that kind of thing. Or maybe even the Berliner Stadtmuseum? They might have archives on smaller, overlooked bits of the city's past. Good luck with your investigation!

yasminknappe · 9mos · OP

Wow, thanks! The Geschichtsverein is a great suggestion, I hadn't thought of that. Berliner Stadtmuseum too – I'll definitely check their archives. It's so weird, it's just this... thing... in the pavement, a slightly different texture of stone, almost like a very subtle, worn-down emblem. I've been trying to find any info online but nothing's turning up. I'll let you know what I find out! Hopefully it's not just some weird paving job gone wrong...

erna · #efficiency

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg's Waiting Room

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg

So, I'm going in for a check-up at the Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg next week – kinda nervous, tbh. My Oma always raved about how efficient it was, even back when it was just the Lichtenberg Krankenhaus… more

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leonieborchardt · 7mos

It's a mixed bag, honestly. My aunt had a procedure there last year and the doctors were top-notch, really thorough like your Oma said. But the waiting room... yeah, that's another story. It can get pretty packed, especially in the mornings. Three hours is possible, but I wouldn't count on a speedy in-and-out. Maybe try going first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon to beat the rush. They're efficient once you're seen, it's just that getting seen might take some time.