Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg is possibly the most well-known of the boroughs (Bezirke) of Berlin.

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Boroughs - Berlin

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Located south of Berlin-Mitte, it was a separate political entity until the administrative reform of January 1, 2001, when it was combined with Friedrichshain to form the new borough of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. Since these two boroughs are linked only by a single bridge over the Spree river, the Oberbaumbrücke, this combination seemed awkward to many residents. The two boroughs also could not agree on a common location for the future borough's city hall, so the present location in Friedrichshain was decided by throwing a five-Mark coin.

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Berlin-Mitte - Friedrichshain - Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg - Spree - Oberbaumbrücke - Mark

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