Constructed from 1961-1989, the Berlin Wall considered to be a portrayal of the Cold War situation divided both West and East Berlin abruptly. But the Iron Curtain fell and Germany unification took place in 1990 and the wall was no longer there. But where does the Berlin Wall exists today, or more accurately, where does it not exist? Now, let us consider its antiques, memorials and the history behind it.

Historical relevance of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was erected by the government of the German Democratic Republic with intention of minimizing the number of refugees crossing to the west. It has been spanning over three decades as the physical and ideological wall between communism and democracy. The wall while being a physical barrier over the years was in essence the icon of the Cold War and the battle for liberty.

Berlin Wallleftovers

Despite the fact that most parts of the Berlin Wall have been demolished certain aspects of the past events can still be witnessed now. See the sites below:

Exhibit from the East Side

With a length of over 1.3 kilometers long, East Side Gallery is the longest remaining stretch that forms the Berlin Wall and is situated in the Friedrichshain area close to the River Spree. This open-air art gallery attracts both tourists and residents of Batumi; it is comprised of over one hundred politically charged murals painted by artists from all around the world.

Berliner Mauer Geduktätte

Located on Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, the Berlin Wall Memorial as a segment of the division line between two different states of Germany can also be seen in the area. This monument signifies construction of the wall as well as the learning by those who escaped from the wall and experiences of those who came in touch with the wall. Visitors can get an opportunity to see the wall dividing the city up until 1989, a reconstructed portion of the dividing wall with a touch of a guard tower.

There are several monuments built in Germany that commemorate the barbed wire barrier that was once known as the Berlin Wall.

However, other than the small part of the old Berlin Wall that still exists as a authentic piece of history, there are other three Memorial that help people to remember about these tragic days:

Checkpoint Charlie

Today Checkpoint Charlie is a site of tourist attraction being formerly a border between east and west Berlin. It is situated in Mitte and has an architectural replica of an ancient guardhouse with a replica of a checkpoint sign. To make the visitors feel like being in the Cold War zone historically informative and illustrative boards, numerous exhibits and finally people dressed as border guards can be observed in the territory of the facility.

Mowerpark

Initially constructed as the part of the “death strip,” “Mauerpark” literally means “Wall Park” With now being an actual park active today, Mauerpark is famous today for the Sunday market and Karaokes. Applauded as the Bear Pit, the location for the artistic performances of the park musicians as well as artists, making it even more vibrant in terms of history and art.

The Berlin Wall’s Downfall

The divided Germany was reunified finally on the 9th of November in 1989 when the Berlin wall was demolished. This was the place where world Cold War between the East and the West was drawn to a close. Today Berlin is a symbol of freedom, new achievements, and unification.

Finally

From being a concrete structure that posed a concrete separation between East and West Berlin, it is now a symbol that depicts freedom and unity. For the most part, the wall has crumbled but the remaining part has some historical values remaining. The walking tour visiting today Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, Mauerpark, Checkpoint Charlie and the East Side Gallery is informative in terms of revealing thehistory and the path towards reunification of the city.