The GLS neighbourhood is called Prenzlauer Berg, a very bohemian district - Hunter, a GLS student from Texas, photographed some of the bohemians on the GLS doorstep: see his blog
Kastanienallee 82
... is the GLS address, in the center of Berlin Prenzlauer Berg. Katanienallee is nicknamed casting alley - due to frequent fashion and film shootings here. Media have described it as "Berlin´s coolest boulevard". More than 40 bars, cafes and fashion stores featuring Berlin designers - these are only some of the attractions you find immediately next to GLS:
- Dock 11, studio for yoga and dance performances - next to GLS
- Kulturbrauerei a former brewery, 5 minutes walking from GLS
- Eisdieler, Berlin fashion label - across the street
- Thatchers, another fashion store - across the street
- Volksbühne, theater - 15 minutes walking distance
How GLS students describe Kastanienallee:
"Berlin: Minimalist Glamour"
"In Berlin, the greatest luxuries are really rather inexpensive", writes the NEW YORK TIMES in an article, published on Nov 8, 2010