Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof

[7] A Protestant parish named St. Matthäus (St. Matthew) was established in 1846 in southern Tiergarten area of Schöneberg.

With the growing residents of eminent officials and scientists by the late 19th century, it became known as the "Privy Councilor's Quarters".

The artistic designs of the graveyard and chapel reflects the works of architects, sculptors, and artisans of the Prussian Empire.

The German Reichstag planned to expand Berlin with demolition of the cemetery under Albert Speers' project.

The surrounding area, located between three rail lines, is known as "Red Island" as it served as a hotspot for anti-Nazi resistance.