Monument conservation in Berlin: Between idealism and reality

Exciting debates in the Historical Salon: Berlin's top conservationist Christoph Rauhut gave rare insights into forgotten places, controversial projects and the political hurdles of the preservation of monuments. Between the Molkenmarkt, Petrikirche and the Mediterranean House, it became clear how much cultural heritage is at stake in the capital – and how difficult the balancing act between preserving historical structures and modern usage requ…