{"id":5310,"date":"2025-06-04T21:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berlin-info.com\/?p=5310"},"modified":"2025-08-07T07:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T05:32:12","slug":"petri-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berlin-info.com\/en\/petri-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Petri Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The New PETRI Berlin \u2013 Archaeology in the Heart of the Capital<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>A Center for Archaeology, History, and Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the historic center of Berlin, a new cultural facility is taking shape: <strong>PETRI Berlin \u2013 House of Archaeology<\/strong>. Located at Petriplatz, the building combines a museum, a visitor center, and an archaeological research institution. Constructed above the excavation sites of a medieval Latin school and the historical St. Peter\u2019s Church (Petrikirche), PETRI Berlin integrates historical findings into a contemporary urban and cultural setting.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Museum and Research Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PETRI Berlin houses several key institutions and functions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Museum of Prehistory and Early History<\/strong>, formerly based in Charlottenburg Palace<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restoration workshops<\/strong> and archive facilities with archaeological finds from the Paleolithic era to modern times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spaces for temporary exhibitions<\/strong>, seminars, and public events<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>visitor center<\/strong> with educational and informational resources<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>project space operated by the Berlin State Monuments Office<\/strong>, presenting current archaeological excavations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The facility is managed jointly by the <strong>Berlin State Monuments Office<\/strong> and the <strong>Museum of Prehistory and Early History<\/strong> (part of the <strong>National Museums in Berlin \u2013 Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Focus on Berlin\u2019s Early History<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>June 2025<\/strong>, PETRI Berlin will present Berlin\u2019s development through an archaeological lens. Among its features is an <strong>ossuary containing over 3,000 graves<\/strong> from the 12th to 18th centuries, uncovered during site excavations and now integrated into the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>Visible in the building are the <strong>foundations of the former Petrikirche<\/strong>, providing insights into the city\u2019s earliest settlement structures. PETRI Berlin is part of a larger archaeological network in central Berlin that stretches from Museum Island to the reconstructed Berlin Palace, forming an \u201c<strong>archaeological corridor<\/strong>\u201d that connects key historical sites.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"PETRI BERLIN\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1090095876?h=bd9e3bc816&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Architectural Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 2012, the firm <strong>Florian Nagler Architekten<\/strong> won the design competition for PETRI Berlin. The project follows the principles of <strong>urban repair<\/strong>, integrating into the surrounding cityscape in both scale and appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural design includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>colonnade along Grunerstra\u00dfe<\/strong> referencing nearby developments<\/li>\n<li>Transparent access to the <strong>archaeological strata beneath the building<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>public square<\/strong> that enhances the urban environment and supports public engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Art Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 2021, artist <strong>Alona Rodeh<\/strong> was awarded the contract for the project\u2019s public artwork. Her contribution includes a <strong>6 x 6-meter floor mosaic<\/strong>, thematically reflecting the site\u2019s history, archaeological methods, and the surrounding urban context.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Funding and Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The construction was completed with a total budget of <strong>\u20ac34.87 million<\/strong>. Funding sources include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>90% of construction costs<\/strong> provided through the <strong>Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures (GRW)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Funding for outdoor and landscape elements from the <strong>Berlin Capital City Development Program<\/strong> (Parliament and Government District)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Opening Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The structural completion of PETRI Berlin was achieved in <strong>June 2024<\/strong>. The <strong>official public opening is scheduled for June 24, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PETRI Berlin offers a central location for the presentation and communication of archaeological research in Berlin. As part of a broader network of historical and cultural landmarks, it provides access to key elements of the city&#8217;s early development and supports both public education and academic inquiry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"216\">#PETRIBerlin #UrbanArchaeologyBerlin #HouseOfArchaeologyPetriplatzBerlin #ArchaeologicalExhibitionBerlin2025 #BerlinCulturalHeritageAndResearchCenter<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New PETRI Berlin \u2013 Archaeology in the Heart of the Capital A Center for Archaeology, History, and Research In the historic center of Berlin, a new cultural facility is taking shape: PETRI Berlin \u2013 House of Archaeology. Located at Petriplatz, the building combines a museum, a visitor center, and an archaeological research institution. 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