Many of the streets in Neu-Tempelhof are named after First World War flying aces, including the Manfred-von-Richthofen-Straße. The famous nickname of Manfred-Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was “The Red Baron” as he always flew a red plane.

The apartment is located in the Garden City of Neu-Tempelhof, close to the city centre. The planning for this Garden City began even before the First World War, with the aim of eschewing old-fashioned, cramped, unhealthy tenement blocks in favour of an area bathed in light, fresh air and sunshine. Tempelhofer Feld, a former military training ground for the Prussian army, the last big area of land in the city which had not yet been built upon, was the obvious choice for this new concept in town planning, imported from England, because of its good transport links and central location. The construction work lasted from 1920 until 1931 and, still today, it is a particularly attractive residential area with a variety of land uses. The sweeping streets with their squares and the wide range of architecture combine to create a diverse urban landscape.

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