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London is a city steeped in musical history that holds a special place in the hearts of David Bowie fans. The iconic artist, known for his groundbreaking music and ever-evolving personas, left an unforgettable mark on the city's cultural landscape. If you're a music enthusiast looking to connect with Bowie's legacy, London offers a treasure trove of sites to explore. From vibrant street art to historic landmarks, let's go together on a journey through a few essential destinations that celebrate the life and artistry of David Bowie in London.

David Bowie in London: 3 Must-Visit Locations for Music Fans

London
5 min read
18/08/202419/08/2024

Schöneberg has a story to tell. It dates back to 1264, a tiny village that rose from the ashes after a devastating fire in the 1700s. Industry boomed, grand mansions appeared, and the neighborhood became vital to the city after becoming part of Greater Berlin.

My Guide To Schöneberg: Exploring Berlin’s Most Eclectic District

Berlin
8 min read
01/03/202423/04/2024

Many cities claim fame for their art scenes, but only a few come with their killer soundtrack, right? Berlin has its own rhythm, from Lou Reed to Iggy Pop, Atari Teenage Riot to Depeche Mode. And for those lucky ones who lived here in the late ’70s, the spirit of David Bowie still hangs in the Berlin air like glitter in a rockstar’s hair.

Soundtrack of the City: David Bowie’s Berlin Odyssey

Berlin
5 min read
10/01/202420/08/2024

For ten days in October 2021, the brutalist concrete structure known as the International Congress Centre Berlin was open to the public as a unique experience of film, performance and art. We visited the ICC Berlin on the first few days of The Sun Machine is Coming Down, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of Berliner Festspiele.

The Sun Machine is Coming Down to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Berliner Festspiele at the ICC Berlin

Berlin
6 min read
18/10/202109/10/2024

If you listened to the album Heroes, from 1977, you know that there is a song in there called Neukoln. There David Bowie plays saxophone and explores an ambient piece of music to show how he saw West-Berlin.

In Neukoln, Bowie explored West-Berlin with music

Berlin
4 min read
13/10/201905/02/2024

In a future Berlin, an Amish bartender works in a bar with his girlfriend, and that is the story behind Netflix’s almost hit called Mute. Directed by Duncan Jones, Mute shows a Berlin in 2052 that looks and feels like similar to the city where the director’s father, David Bowie, lived in the 1970s.

Neon Skies and Glowing Forests: The Unconventional Future of Berlin in Netflix’s Mute

Berlin
5 min read
10/05/201831/01/2024

When David Bowie died, in early 2016, we were surprised to read a tweet from the German Foreign Office mentioning how he helped bring down the Berlin Wall. We read it and started looking for a David Bowie Berlin Concert so we could see him in action. One of the first items we found was the Glass Spider Tour of 1987 that became legendary for a lot of reasons. Some say it was the worst tour Bowie ever did. Below we’re going to explain you this concert in Berlin.

David Bowie Berlin Concert 1987: The Glass Spider Tour in front of the Reichstag

Berlin
3 min read
28/03/201709/01/2024

During the seventies, Berlin was a city scarred by a war and by a wall the split it in half. This was the city where David Bowie and Iggy Pop decided to live, trying to escape the drug culture of Los Angeles. But where did David Bowie live in Berlin?

Where did David Bowie live in Berlin?

Berlin
3 min read
20/02/201727/02/2024

Most people are aware of David Bowie’s relationship with Berlin due to his Berlin trilogy. But it’s not everybody that knows about David Bowie's Warsaw story. This is the story I want to tell you since Fotostrasse visited Warsaw and discovered a lot about why and how the polish capital stuck with Bowie. It stuck enough to have its name on a song from of his best albums.

David Bowie’s Warsaw: How Warszawa Came to Be

Warsaw
8 min read
27/10/201628/03/2024