Lichterfelde West
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Lichterfelde West was developed from 1860 through 1900 by a wealthy businessman from Hamburg and is a remarkable example of 19th century Villenkolonie, a German concept of settlements completely made up of mansion houses or villas.
It is still largely intact and can be easily visited by S-Bahn (15 min. train ride from Potsdamer Platz ). Although some houses were destroyed in World War II and many have been converted into rentals, the quarter has kept its 19th century charm and pleases with a large assortment of villas in an often extravagant mix of architectural styles. It still features its original tree lined and cobbled streets, small squares and working gas lights.
Today "Li-We", as Berlinners call it, is home to many diplomats and next to Grunewald and Dahlem one of the most expensive residential areas of the German capital.
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