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The Berlin Wall, a stark emblem of the Cold War era, stood as a tangible division between East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Comprised of concrete segments rising 12 feet high and fortified with a lethal "death strip," this formidable barrier separated families, friends, and a city, symbolizing the ideological chasm between communism and democracy. Its purpose was to staunch the exodus of East Germans seeking freedom and opportunity in the West. The wall's existence inflicted deep emotional wounds, as countless individuals risked-and tragically lost-their lives attempting to cross to the other side. However, on November 9, 1989, the wall's demise began as East Germany announced free passage, leading to jubilant crowds gathering at its edges. With hammers and hope, people tore it down, marking a historic moment of reunification, the collapse of the Soviet bloc, and the triumph of unity over division. Today, remnants of the wall serve as a poignant memorial, commemorating the struggle for freedom and the enduring human spirit.
Walking tour starts from Warschauer straße station and ends at end of Berliner wall near to Ostbahnhof
Date: 28.11.2023 Temperature, -1°
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