Körnerpark

The city fathers intended to provide the surrounding neighbourhood with an adorned landmark, encouraging the development of excellent and beautiful buildings, to create an exceptionally preferred residential area.

Along with the Märchenbrunnen in the Volkspark Friedrichshain and the cascade at the Lietzensee, a lake near Alt-Lietzow in Charlottenburg, the Körnerpark is an outstanding example of Neo-baroque garden design in Berlin.

The park fell into disrepair after World War II, and its location beneath the eastern approach path of Berlin Tempelhof Airport exarcerbated its deterioration.

The site received archaeological fame, when on 23 January 1912, during construction work at the corner Jonas-/Selkestraße, the Equestrian tomb of Neukölln was discovered.

The grave also contained the remains of a leather belt, fitted with iron parts, bronze nails and an earthenware vessel.