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RAW
Friedrichshain - berlin
The RAW area is a huge old abandoned industrial complex constructed in
1867. Today it is used for different inter-cultural projects making room
for nightclubs, theatres, cafés, artist workshops, a skate hall, gyms and
even a climbing playground.
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In the weekends the area hosts a food
and flea market and although the market is rather new
it has already gained a lot of popularity since it is not so
crowded as the larger markets in Berlin. If you think “RAW”
means “the place is rugged” - you are wrong!
RAW is short for “Reichsbahnausbesserungswerk”.
Try to say that 5 times in a row. Or once for that matter!
Formerly the complex was used as a repair workshop for
the railroad. The RAW area is a cultural melting pot where
almost everything is possible.
Since 1998 several buildings have been managed by
the RAW-Temple Arts Association, an organisation that
are happy to welcome new initiatives, so if you have
a band but no place to play - this could be your
opportunity.
“RAW” is short for “Reichsbahn-ausbesserungs-werk”.