| Besselpark | |
|---|---|
 The park in 2011 | |
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| Type | Park |
| Location | Kreuzberg |
| Nearest city | Berlin, Germany |
| Coordinates | 52°30′14″N13°23′30″E / 52.5038°N 13.3918°E |
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