<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Tempelhof Field, one of the most interesting parks in the ever-changing city of Berlin, is not only an attractive, green, open space, but also an example of complex history entangled with the present political conflicts. Formerly, a symbol of Nazi megalomania, a forgotten site of terror, a witness of the heroic Berlin Airlift, an unprecedented example of a modern civil protest against rapid development and recently serving as the biggest refugee camp in Germany – Tempelhof continuously stirs controversy. In an attempt to understand the intricate situation and provide new solutions, the article presents the forgotten history of Tempelhof as well as analyses its significance for the city of Berlin.</p></abstract>

Tempelhof Field, one of the most interesting parks in the ever-changing city of Berlin, is not only an attractive, green, open space, but also an example of complex history entangled with the present political conflicts. Formerly, a symbol of Nazi megalomania, a forgotten site of terror, a witness of the heroic Berlin Airlift, an unprecedented example of a modern civil protest against rapid development and recently serving as the biggest refugee camp in Germany – Tempelhof continuously stirs controversy. In an attempt to understand the intricate situation and provide new solutions, the article presents the forgotten history of Tempelhof as well as analyses its significance for the city of Berlin.

Political Aspects of Tempelhof Field

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Tempelhof Field, one of the most interesting parks in the ever-changing city of Berlin, is not only an attractive, green, open space, but also an example of...

Political Aspects of Tempelhof Field

Published Online: May 21, 2020

Page range: 27 - 44

Received: Jan 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.018.7991

Keywords
Tempelhof, Berlin, architecture and politics, urban history, city and film

© 2020 Anna Bijak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

Political Aspects of Tempelhof Field

Published Online: May 21, 2020

Page range: 27 - 44

Received: Jan 11, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.018.7991

KeywordsTempelhof, Berlin, architecture and politics, urban history, city and film

© 2020 Anna Bijak et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

Keywords
Tempelhof, Berlin, architecture and politics, urban history, city and film