In 1963, Schöneberg was the center of the political
west, inspiring John F. Kennedy to choose this area to
famously announce, "Ich bin ein Berliner." Times may
have changed, but modern-day Schöneberg still pays
tribute to its historical legacies. Once the richest
city outside of Berlin proper, the area's affluent
past is still visible in ornate housing facades dating
back to the Gründerzeit of the 19th century, while
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residents in fur coats walking their dogs or shopping
in high-end KaDeWe continue the tradition with a
modern flair. Schöneberg was also once the center of
the decadent and burlesque nightlife of the 1920s. It
was here that Marlene Dietrich partied with
Christopher Isherwood and the first gay bar in Germany
was founded. Today, the gay community still revolves
around Nollendorfplatz. The overground Ubahn station
is even illuminated in rainbow colors, paying tribute
to Schöneberg's progressive past.
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