"Nine years ago, a group of volunteers set out to transform a 60-year-old abandoned wasteland in the middle of Kreuzberg’s busy Moritzplatz into a green oasis. Today, these tranquil "princess gardens" produce more than 500 types of vegetables and hide a delightful organic cafe. Courses are offered in everything from composting to beekeeping here, but it’s the idyllic tree-shaded cafe that’s the main draw for those walking, biking, or otherwise passing by. Come here to sip a strong espresso or herbal mate while communing with nature." - Eliot Stein