Neuer Marstall

The Neuer Marstall (English: New Stables) is a listed historic building in Berlin, Germany located on the Schloßplatz and the Spree River.

[1] These were incorporated into the expanded New Stables (German: Neuer Marstall) built between 1897 and 1901 according to Neo-Baroque designs by Wilhelmine architect Ernst von Ihne.

Rich sculptural decoration and the gable reliefs were by Otto Lessing (sculptor), including the "Horse Tamers" group on the Spree pediment.

[3] During the November Revolution of 1918 the People's Navy Division (German: Volksmarinedivision) was stationed in the building during the 1918 Christmas crisis, which involved fighting that cost 67 lives.

[4] On the establishment of the Weimar Republic, the Neuer Marstall became the Berlin City Library and the old horse stables in the Spree wing were converted into a book depository.

Front facade of the Neuer Marstall in 2009
Front facade of the Neuer Marstall in 1901
Spree River side of the Neuer Marstall (2012)
Schloßplatz in 1900; on the center right is the Neuer Marstall. The Rotes Rathaus is in the background.
Beschädigungen 1951; Ruins of the Neuer Marstall in 1951
Palace Side of the Neuer Marstall in 2009, showing the restored facade.