Bernau

Bernau is a German town inside the Barnim district. The town is positioned approximately 10 km northeast of Berlin. Archaeological excavations of Mesolithic show the fact that this location has been inhabited on account that about 8800 BC. The metropolis turned into first noted in 1232. The genuine motives of its founding aren't regarded. According to a legend Albert I of Brandenburg authorized the founding of the metropolis in 1140 because of the best beer which became offered to him. It is actual that beer has been brewed with the water of the river Panke. Therefore, it changed into forbidden with the aid of regulation to pollute this river with waste and excrement before the times the brewing happened.

Bernau had its growth years before the 30 Years' War. Large components of the protective wall with town gate and wet moats are relics of that point. These helped Bernau defend itself efficiently in opposition to attackers. Following the plague and battle Bernau changed into bad and bleak. Frederick I of Prussia settled 25 Huguenotic households in 1699.