The Berlin Wall. Like it was

The history of the confrontation between the two systems of the Cold War on a walk through the main symbols of Berlin

“Where was the Wall?” is the question most often asked by Berliners. We'll find The few fragments that still survive along with the remains of the former Border buildings in the city - I will introduce you to the main to the symbols of Berlin and will reveal the history of the confrontation between the two systems of time Cold War.

Programme

You will know who was the first to take it. The decision to build a wall around West Berlin (well, certainly not Stalin) As many people believe, all the vicissitudes of this construction, The history of the artificial food blockade of the city and the most Famous stories of escapes, and why many Berliners are now back They want to rebuild the Berlin Wall.

We'll go from Brandenburg. gateway through the former political center of the Third Reich To the destroyed building of the former Gestapo, where now in its place The Topography of Terror Museum is located and even look inside. By coincidence, the Stasi Museum is from it all. 500 meters away. There's an absolutely sinister building nearby. The former Luftwaffe management of Hermann Goering (and now only Department of Finance, and finally, the entrance to the United States West Berlin is known as Checkpoint Charlie. Why does he have That's a weird name? In its place is recreated dedicated to him. Open-air exhibition.

This is where it happened in its time. The infamous "tank standoff" of 1961, when the world was Just 10 minutes from the start of World War III (one year before the Caribbean) crisis in Cuba). Then the Soviet Union and the United States clarified the questions. division and control of occupied Berlin, and enemy tanks They were on alert and supported by two infantry regiments. Both sides are within 100 meters of reach. Almost two days. The engines were not turned off and the guns were not covered! Who handled this more? What did the first one do, the Americans think?

Here. It is 15 meters high and 60 meters high in 3D panorama The Berlin Wall project, where, once inside, it is very clear Move back in time 30 to 40 years ago and feel like you’re doing it. At the epicenter of the confrontation between the two world systems. We'll definitely visit. Museum "Palace of Tears" (also without additional expenses). It's located. In the building of the former transport customs between the West and East In Berlin, where everything was preserved as if yesterday, we will pass customs. Checking and even looking into the suitcases of real people. We managed to cross the border one way. What they took with them, forever. leaving their homes?

Plus, if there's a little more left. You and I will go to the largest gallery in the world. open-air, composed of paintings on the largest fragment The Berlin Wall is 1,316 meters long.

The gallery is in the area Friedrichshain consists of 106 paintings painted on the east side. East side of the Berlin Wall, 118 of which participated Artists from 21 countries. Perhaps the most remarkable of these is creation. Our compatriot Dmitry Vrubel, “Lord!” Help me survive. Among this mortal love, better known as Brezhnev's Kiss.

Organizational details

Possible. Additional Expenses: City Transport Ticket. (Historical) Museum, Jewish Museum or Museum of the GDR - it is already at will or as The option of independent continuation, I will tell you how to go.

Additional If you wish, I will be your personal photographer. travel. Possible meeting at the airport at the railway station, escort place, etc. (Specified additionally) and free of charge Consultations on tariffs and mobile services in Germany.

Visits to museums, not included by public transport