The Berlin Wall, a barrier that used to be a barrier between the East and West Berlin, to become a historic monument. Today however, one can see parts and remains of this famous building in different regions. If you’re eager to delve into the rich history and experience the significance of the Berlin Wall, here are some must-visit sites:
1. East Side Gallery – Wall Art History
The East Side Gallery is Open-Air Gallery which is situated in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin. Measuring 1.3 kilometers it has remained a significant relic as this is just one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall. Peculiar to this site is that art is in the form of graffiti, murals and installation art where artists from across the globe are involved. Every single painting reflects some part of the Cold War period and reflects the feeling of togetherness and optimism.
2. The Checkpoint Charlie –
A Sign of the Cold Warพวก podmínlein 3 резулативних нотили лінгвістикі.stem: Checkpoint Charlie – A Symbol of the Cold War
Checkpoint Charlie or ‘Checkpoint C’ was one of the main border check points during the Cold War Carrier. Currently a copy of this checkpoint booth is one of the sights that is visited by foreign guests. Situated in Friedrichstadt it stresses the experience of crossing the border and hardships people encountered when they were attempting to flee East Germany. Other important information can be obtained in the museum located nearby: the museum’s exhibitions give detailed information on the lives of those people who were affected by the construction of the Berlin Wall and the division of the city.
3. The Berlin Wall Memorial – One mans story
One of the most important memorial sites concerning the division is placed in Bernauer Strasse – the site where Berlin Wall Memorial is found. The memorial includes the border strip as it was preserved, the documentation center, and the visitor center. People can observe the parts of the building that have been saved, watch a few movies and get to know more about the life stories of the persons that suffered or benefited from the appearance of the wall and its collapse.
4. The Subject Matter of Learning – An Analysis of Topography of Terror
Museum on the former Gestapo headquarter is called The Topography of Terror which is a museum of Nazi’s regime and division of Germany. While it is about Nazi crimes, the exhibition provides information about the tensions that culminated into erection of the Berlin Wall. At the site, one can get and understand more about the historical background concerning the wall.
5. Mauerpark – A Place of Introspection
It is a park known as Mauerpark, which in English translates to “Wall Park” while it is housed in Prenzlauer Berg. It is an area favored for picnicking and flea marketing The area also hosts part of the Berlin Wall. That part of the wall has not been developed, and tourists are allowed to see it in such a state. The park is designed where people can relax, contemplate and hence take time and ponder over the richness of the wall and its impact in the lives of berliners.
6. The Berlin Wall is located in the Chapel of Reconciliation.
Bernauer Strasse that hosts the Chapel of Reconciliation became one of the sites of division and the people who died trying to get over the wall. Constructed as a wooden building and reconstructed in the year 2000 there is a small history exhibit put in the chapel track along with records of actual and failed escape attempts. The architecture of the chapel is very plain and serene and the aura it has assists in people to offer respects to the history.
Conclusion
It is possible to travel to those places which used to be lined with the divided Berlin Wall and get to feel history and the sentiment connected with it. The range of different sites extends from the playful graffiti of the East Side Gallery to the solemn museum-like atmosphere of the Berlin Wall Memorial and includes anything in between; each of them provides a different look at division and unification and the peoples’ ability to adapt to change caused by the Wall.
And through visiting these different sites, you will be in a position to appreciate different angles that culminated to construction of the Berlin wall, as well as it brought down. It will certainly make an unforgettable impression; being a witness of the fact, which still echoes in the city of Berlin.
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