The Berlin Wall that used to separate the German capital for almost 29 years decades became an emblem of the Cold War.
era. Part of the wall has been demolished since the fall of the city wall in 1989. But there are some minor segments left that
remain historic monuments of this important event.
1. East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is among the few remaining parts of the Berlin Wall – it measures 1.3 kilometers long. After the
Wall fell, one part of the premises is painted by an international team of artists and has become an open air gallery with vivid
story-telling murals with strong politico-social statements. It symbolises art and it actually plays the role of as an art piece.
popular tourist attraction.
2. Berlin Wall Memorial
One of the other existing sites which may be seen as a relic of the division is the wall memorial situated at Bernauer Strasse. This
memorial gives the visitor an insight of the division with the provision of one part of the.wall
are a water wall, an exhibition and an observation tower. It also provides a rather dark introspection about struggles of any inhabitants.
from one another during the period of separation.
3. Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie was one of the popular border crossing between East and west Berlin during the cold war period.
The beginning guard house was demolished but today there is a reconstructed one that marks the historical appearance.
Opposite the replica there is an open-air gallery with photographs and brief descriptions of the Berlin.
Wall’s history.
4. Topography of Terror
The Topography of Terror is an exhibition centre constructed in constructing which once housed the Gestapo and SS. While it
While the show is mainly dedicated to unveiling crimes of the Nazis, it covers the history of the Berlin Wall as well. It’s a
concerning the place where people go to get information about the construction of the wall, ways it affected the lives of people and reasons for its demolition.
5. Other Wall Fragments
In addition to the above mentioned places, there are so many other places where you are able to find small portions of this beautiful material.
the Berlin Wall. For example, at Potsdamer Platz, one can observe a fragment with an information panel indicating
its significance. Also perhaps, in some parks and in private collections there are fragments of the wall that
These included items that were kept by families and groups or other local based organizations.
Conclusion
Although many sections of the Berlin Wall have been destroyed after collapse of the wall, parts of it remain even to date. These
The other sections let us recall the division and consider the victory of the reunification of Germany.
Do stop by at the East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, the Topography of Terror and do stay on.
look out for smaller fragments of it all over the city for an authentic feel of this important part of our past.