Checkpoint Charlie

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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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.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Checkpoint Charlie was one of the border posts between West Berlin and East Berlin, the only one that allowed foreigners, prisoner exchanges, vehicles from West Germany, and diplomats to pass through during the partition of Berlin by the wall from 1961 to 1989. Historically, it witnessed a significant episode of the Cold War: 16 hours during which American tanks faced Soviet tanks, guns aimed.

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Car and Bag

Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous border post in the world. It was one of the crossing points between East Germany and West Germany.

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Car and Bag

The place is mythical, but we didn’t feel much once we got there. An influx of tourists, staged actors in soldier costumes to satisfy Instagram, a McDonald's right next door, etc. The area is very overrated, but at least stop by to see it 😉

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

It is a must-see, but this historic place has been taken over by McDonald's, Starbucks, and other shops. The guards surrounding the checkpoints are actors who charge a high price for a photo, and it is a very crowded place for tourists. I therefore advise you to pass through without stopping for too long.

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