Berlin-Weißensee

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Location of Weißensee in Berlin
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Location of Weißensee in Berlin

Weißensee is an area in the borough of Pankow in Berlin, Germany, named for a small lake within it. Before Berlin's 2001 administrative reform, Weißensee was a borough in its own right, consisting of the localities of Weißensee, Heinersdorf, Blankenburg, Karow, and Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow.

Weißensee was first mentioned in the 13th century. Weißensee Cemetery, Europe's largest Jewish cemetery is located in Weißensee.

Coordinates: 52°33′N 13°28′E

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