Berlin |
Q: How can we protect urban markets authenticity from social media virality?
A: Let’s start being more in the present and turning smartphones off.
Last weekend I visited the covered market “Markthalle Neun” in Kreuzberg Berlin: what an amazing experience!
The covered market looked just like a lively street market full of sensorial hints, from delicious German pastries to fresh Mediterrean salads.
The combination of selling stands, food kiosks and shops supported by sitting areas created a cozy atmosphere, making the choice of food and drinks playful.
Beside my personal hype for markets, I felt this market still as an authentic local place but there was a palpable hipster smell, which might transform it into a social media hotspot in the coming years.
P.S. Special thanks to my dear friend E. for showing me her city without makeup.
Place: Markthalle Neun.
Address: Eisenbahnstraße 42, 10997 Berlin, Germany.
City: Berlin, Germany – District: Kreuzberg.
Day of the week: Saturday
Month: May
Temperature: 20° C
Weather: Sunny
References:
. MARKTHALLE NEUN
https://markthalleneun.de/
. MANTI BERLIN, Turkish food
https://www.instagram.com/manti.berlin/
. GOLDMOND BAKERY, German small bakery
https://goldmondbakery.com/
. WILLA, Design shop
https://www.willaberlin.com/
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