But as a first time visitor any intrepid history buff who wishes to see the remains of the Berlin Wall will naturally be asking where in Berlin. Here are the major sites in Berlin that make it easy for one to visit this historical monument.
1. East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is one of the places every visitor should not lack since it provides insight of the divided Germany. This is the 1,300 meters long Spree Riverfront; this part of the city is the longest preserved section of the Wall that has been turned into an open air gallery.
A number of artists from different parts of the globe have painted on these walls; each of them putting their artistic spin on aspects such as unity, freedom, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Walking along the East Side Gallery an individual gets to experience the feelings and the hardships of the people during this period in the history.
2. Checkpoint Charlie
Abandoned now and recognized as a symbol of the Cold War tensions, Checkpoint Charlie has the strategic importance of being one of the border crossing points between East and West Berlin. Despite the fact that the first checkpoint was dismantled, a replica was built in…544 Friedrichstraße.
Here one can visit a part of open-air museum where the brief overview about the Berlin wall and escape attempts can be seen. To further understand the concept of the dividing wall, one should visit the various photographs, documents as well as several objects and see the effect that the wall had on the city.
3. The Berlin Wall Memorial
For those who want to explore more on the historical aspect of Berlin Wall, a visit to Berlin Wall Memorial is a must. It is an installation located on Bernauer Straße and is 1,400 meters long since it is constructed along the border strip.
The places that are left untouched are The Berlin Wall, which can be in the form of panels and structural system along a construct part of the memorial, there are trot wall sections, check points and other border protective structures and the Berlin Wall Memorial and the Documentation Center. The center provides general information on the division, people’s testimonies and use hearing, seeing, feeling, and speaking tools that let the students immerse themselves in the topic.
4. Topography of Terror
The Topography of Terror is both an outdoor and indoor museum, situated on the place occupied by the main buildings of the Gestapo and SS. Despite the subject matter almost exclusively pertaining to the Nazi regime, it is also noted that it dekes into the dismantling of the Berlin Wall as well.
If you visit it you will able to get detailed information about the history of the wall, the construction of it and its effects. Arts, photos and documents expose the effects that the wall has made for people, how some tried to cross and those who fought for liberty.
5. Mauerpark
Mauerpark is the German word for “Wall Park”, and currently is a popular recreational park which is situated at the former death strip of the Berlin Wall. This park is a good example of the change that has occurred in Berlin and has a rather popular Sunday market.
Though the park contains remnants of the historic wall, the amphitheater is a relaxation place worth sitting, lying down, or sitting down to enjoy the vastness of the place. If you want to be a more daring tour, check out the legendary ‘Bearpit Karaoke’ where people sing at night in the open air.
Conclusion
It enables one to see the various sites in Berlin and therefore appreciate the historical importance of the Berlin Wall very considerably. For the lovers of artwork, history and culture enthusiasts or those who are just curious about exploring more about this city, a visit to East Side Gallery, Check check point charlie, Berlin wall memorial, Topography of Terror and Mauerpark will be of great revelation as to details about this dividing structure in Berlin. Prepare yourself, welcome back a pulsating past and join into a whole a city that was once divided.
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