Leipziger Platz

Leipziger Platz
Leipziger Platz from above, 2018
Location within Berlin
Former name(s)
  • Achteck am Potsdamer Thor or Octogon or Oktogon
  • (1734–1814)
Part of Bundesstraße 1
NamesakeBattle of Leipzig
TypePublic square
LocationBerlin, Germany
QuarterMitte
Nearest metro station
Coordinates52°30′35″N 13°22′42″E / 52.50964°N 13.37844°E / 52.50964; 13.37844
West end
East endLeipziger Straße
Construction
Construction start1732
Inauguration
  • Generally:
  • 1734
  • Current name:
  • 15 September 1814 (1814-09-15)

Leipziger Platz is an octagonal square in the center of Berlin. It is located along Leipziger Straße east of (and adjacent to) Potsdamer Platz.

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