Historical bunker of Checkpoint Charlie, with soldiers and American flags, a symbol of the Cold War in Berlin.

Checkpoint Charlie

It is one of the most famous crossing points between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. Today, this square is surrounded by museums, monuments, and educational facilities tracing the history of the division of Berlin. The surrounding neighborhood is a mix of modern and historic buildings.

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Sign indicating Checkpoint Charlie, an emblematic symbol of the Cold War in Berlin.
Historical checkpoint at Checkpoint Charlie, with sandbags, a symbol of the Cold War in Berlin.
An advertising billboard depicting a soldier, located near Checkpoint Charlie, a symbol of Berlin's history.
Checkpoint Charlie control post in Berlin, emblematic of the Cold War, with a soldier and American flags.

Checkpoint Charlie

  • Monument
  • Memorial

Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most famous crossing points of the Berlin Wall, once marking the border between East Berlin and West Berlin. This historical site is now an iconic attraction, although very touristy.

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Restaurant offering a 3-course lunch for 10 euros.

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Exhibition site at the Topography of Terror, displaying information panels on German history.
Modern entrance of the Topography of Terror Museum, dedicated to the history of Nazism and war crimes in Berlin.

Topography of Terrors

  • Museum
  • History
  • Monument
  • Memorial

The Topography of Terror is a documentation center located near Checkpoint Charlie, on a former site of the Gestapo. The free exhibition presents a captivating dive into the dark chapters of German history, with documents, photos, and historical objects.

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Museum shop at the Berlin Wall, with flags and a large banner on rights in Ukraine, symbolizing history and commitment.

Wall Museum

  • Museum
  • History

The Wall Museum, located near Checkpoint Charlie, retraces the history of the division of Berlin and the daring escape attempts between East Berlin and West Berlin. An immersive visit that deepens the understanding of the Cold War.

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