Berlin, la réinvention des images patrimoniales

Berlin's post-reunification urban transformation has successfully reimagined its historical and cultural landscape, particularly through the revitalization of iconic sites like Museumsinsel (Museum Island). This study reveals how the city strategically reinterpreted its Prussian heritage to project a modern, globally relevant identity while addressing both domestic and international political agendas. The research focuses on key monuments—such as the Reichstag, Grand Hotel at the Esplanade, and Potsdamer Platz—that were either destroyed or damaged during wartime but later became central to Berlin's commemorative, architectural, and urban projects from 1990 to 2020. By analyzing these efforts, the study demonstrates how a cohesive visual, architectural, and patrimonial narrative was constructed, positioning Berlin as a symbolic capital in the 21st century.

OULEBSIR, N. (2026). Berlin, la réinvention des images patrimoniales. Cahiers d’Études Germaniques, 1 volume(90), 75–90. https://doi.org/10.4000/16hmu