German clubs want to be seen more like opera houses

The World

Berlin is the world’s clubbing capital. But the city is changing, and more and more nightclubs are under threat from gentrification and rising property values. Now, a group of club enthusiasts want clubs to have the same cultural status as opera houses — a move they hope will afford the clubs more protections. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports.

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