Evolution of Berlin | Fixed-Camera Time Lapse Video: Thousands of Years of HIstory in 12 Minutes

Watch one fixed point on the Spree riverbank transform across thousands of years, from untouched marshland to the heart of modern Berlin. This timelapse traces the rise of Berlin and Cölln as medieval trading towns, the devastation of the Thirty Years' War, the construction of the Brandenburg Gate, the growth of a Prussian and later German capital, division by the Berlin Wall, and reunification into the city standing today. Part of an ongoing series visualizing how the world's great cities have evolved over time, one camera angle at a time. Disclaimer: This video is an artistic reimagining of how Berlin may have evolved over time. We've aimed to keep the reconstruction as historically grounded as possible. That said, given the length of history and the extent of urban change this video tries to cover, some simplifications, inaccuracies, or artistic liberties are unavoidable.