Are you going to Berlin? If so, it’s high time to take a walk at Alexanderplatz, to make at least a virtual one. This vibrant square has more history than most as it is linked with the frightening symbol of the Berlin Wall. In this article I am going to review how and why Alexanderplatz was important during the Cold War and the division of Berlin.

The Berlin Wall: A Brief Overview

The Berlin Wall was a barrier, that for most of the period from 1961 to 1989, separated East and West Berlin. It was built by East Germany, an effort to barrier the movement of people to West Berlin, which was controlled by the Federal Republic of Germany West Germany.

Alexanderplatz and the Berlin Wall In regards to internal design, Baroque architecture can be seen in Alexanderplatz, which has got connections with the issue of the Berlin wall, or partition between east and west Berlin.

Alex is the biggest and one of the most popular squares in Berlin; it is also called Alexanderplatz. All through the division of the city, Alexanderplatz belonged to the East Berlin that was dominated by the Soviets. By the way, the square was located a few kilometers from the real Berlin Wall.

The Role of Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz was another location used by the East Berlin people as the central market area. It was a transport, commercial, and leisure center and served as an important646 place for people in the GDR. The square was bordered by such structures as the broadcasting Fernsehturm-Television Tower, and the World clock, the Weltzeituhr.

A Glimpse into the Past

Now, if you ever find yourself visiting the Alexanderplatz area the evidence of what once was still exists. For instance the Weltzeituhr was established in 1969 and functions as a symbol of partition and unification of Berlin. The Fernsehturm that was constructed in the same year of 1969 also represents East Germany desire for the new age of technology and propulsion.

Visiting Alexanderplatz today

Alexanderplatz has since changed much since the time of the Berlin Wall’s demolition. Nowadays, it is the elaborate city which inhabitants can find shops, cafes, and interesting exhibits in. There are lots of shopping prospects at the square; some of them are Kaufhof department store and Primark supermarket.

Notable Attractions

• Fernsehturm: Ride an elevator to the top of the Fernsehturm to get a good rounded view of the city in a single angle.
• Neptunbrunnen: Visit the splendid Neptune Fountain at Alexanderplatz and take a photograph of it.
• Red City Hall: Umbrella in the rain, we go to the other historic building on Arsenalplatz, Red City Hall.
• DDR Museum: Visit the DDR Museum that will acquaint you with the history of East Germany within a five minutes’ walk from the square.

Getting to Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz can be effortlessly reached by using public transport. This famous square is accessible by the U-Bahn on lines U2, U5, or U8, as well as one or several S-Bahn lines, including S5, S7 or S75; however, to get around Berlin there is a variety of trams and buses.

In conclusion, Alexanderplatz can be considered a vital place that apart from being one of the central places in Berlin is connected with the history of the division of the city and Germany by the Berlin Wall. Touring around Alexanderplatz is one of the best ways to get the feel of how histories, cultures and contemporary features interconnect. hence every time you are planning your Berlin vacation, make some time to go to Alexanderplatz!