Berlin Wall Germany

 

The Berlin Wall was a guarded concrete barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It was constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to prevent East German citizens from fleeing to the West. The Wall included guard towers, antivehicle trenches, and a "death strip" that was heavily monitored by guards.

The Wall was officially opened on August 13, 1961, and stood for nearly 30 years. It became a powerful symbol of the Cold War and the division between East and West

The fall of the Berlin Wall began on November 9, 1989, when the East German government announced that citizens could cross the border freely. Crowds of people gathered at the Wall, and many began chipping away at it with hammers and picks. The official demolition of the Wall began soon after, and by November 30, 1990, most of the Wall had been dismantled. The last sections were removed in November 1991.

Between decorated Berlin Wall

Scenes from the wall 11 October 2024

Here's a quick trip along the Berlin wall