About
Rosenthaler Straße is a street in Berlin, Germany, where street art sits alongside boutiques and gallery frontages. Walking it is less a single visit to a landmark than a stroll past walls that have been painted and repainted in a relaxed, carefully curated way.
What to expect
The street is known for its street art, which appears on boutique walls and on the exteriors of galleries. Rather than being confined to a single wall or a designated zone, the artwork is spread along the street, so the pleasure lies in noticing pieces as you move from one block to the next.
- Street art on the walls of boutiques and gallery exteriors
- A trendy, commercial atmosphere where shopping and art meet
- A clear picture of how street art has found a place in Berlin's commercial districts
Why visit
Rosenthaler Straße suits visitors interested in contemporary urban art and in the way a city's shopping streets can absorb it. It makes a good option for a slow walk, with time to stop, look up at the walls and step into the shops or galleries that catch your eye.
Because the street sits within Berlin, it can easily be combined with other parts of the city. Pair it with a wander through the surrounding neighbourhood to see how the streetscape changes from one stretch to the next.
