Discovering the Hidden Past
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is a city that has a history and cultural experience to tell in anyone visiting the area. Hidden among hustle and bustle of contemporary world there is a place that nobody knows existed – Berlin Story Bunker. As the historical and architectural landmark, related to the execution of World War II and the Cold War period, the building gives to visitors an idea of a turbulent history of the city.
Unveiling the History
At present the Berlin Story Bunker Near Check Point Charlie which actually served as an air raid shelter from the second world war when was built between 1942 to 1943 with the capacity of accommodating up to 3000 individuals. While during the Second World War Berlin was suffer the devastating result of population, such a large object of reinforced-concrete was to protect people from horrors of war.
Later in the cold war period the bunker assumed another meaning. It was transformed into a Berlin police headquarters and had phone lines and some forms of radios installed. It also had an Emergency Control Room where, in the event of a nuclear attack, all the workings of the city could be centralized.
Exploring the Depths
The Berlin Story Bunker today is an awesome structure to visit for anyone interested in getting a first-hand feel of some of the historical events that took place during the Second World War . It has aged gracefully over the decades, and the longer you explore its interior, the more you will actually feel yourself getting older. While on the guided tour, you will get to observe the mouth of the air-raid shelter and learn from a historical perspective some of the hardships of war that was experienced by Berliners.
The rooms of the bunker are carefully designed to resemble the conditions of those years so briefly. Again, pieces, photographs, anecdotes and life narratives bring out the aspect of human suffering, endurance, and survival during war and other aspects of life which makes historical events real and lively.
The WWII Exhibition
An important feature that exhibits at the Berlin Story Bunker is the World War II exhibit. In fact, with the use of objects in the exhibit, a detailed outline of the war ranging from the causes to effects of the war are presented. These were virtual interactive tours with multimedia information about the main events, individuals and the role of Berlin and its inhabitants during the war.
Physical evidence like uniforms, weapons and documents are important source in authenticity because they make people to have a point of contact with history. As far as the opportunities of freedom of speech, the given exhibition reveals such topics as propaganda, the Holocaust, the military, and civilians. In that sense it stands as a shock to any passer by reminding him/her of the impact that war has had on people, and also remembering those who lost their lives in the war.
The Cold War Era
After WWII exhibition, The Berlin Story Bunker gives focus to the Cold War division of Berlin. In this section, I intensify on the period between 1945 and 1990 as a result of the highly charged political period and the symbolic importance of the city.
Individuals can use the documentation, which includes touch screens, films and other applications to discover appealing and guided contents on the topics like the Berlin Wall, the Soviet Occupation, the Berlin Airlift and the lives of people living on both sides. People can hear real stories, see replicas of the rooms and lives during Cold War and really get knowing about the history of present Berlin.
Why Visit the Berlin Story Bunker?
The Berlin Story Bunker is an unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to feel history. Through its visit you will get more information about the events that have taken place not only in Berlin but all over the world.
Every turn of the corridor or every room of the shelter makes you empathize with people who sought refuge in this place. It symbolizes the human spirit when going through hard times and an indicator of people’s educative nature in relating to history.
Practical Information
Berlin Story Bunker is on Potsdamer Straße and near Checkpoint Charlie; the place is easily accessible from any bus/metro station. The address where these companies are placed is Wilhelmstraße 105, 10963 Berlin. Visiting hours of the bunker are from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am till 18.00.
The guided tours are also provided in different languages for example the English, German and French languages. The entrance fees are also reasonable with rooms for concessions on student, senior and children’s discounts. The admission and the tour timings also should be confirmed and updated when visiting the official website of the facility.
Do not forget to book enough time for your visit because the Berlin Story Bunker can be really intense. Comfortable shoes must be worn since there is a lot of walking in our tour.
If you love history, are into sightseeing, or just interested in secrets of this city and unknown stories – The Berlin Story Bunker is a MUST visit spot in Berlin. This one is a sure shot to take you back through time and also embark you on an exciting historical journey of Germany.
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