Gedenkstätte Deutsche Teilung Marienborn, Border crossing memorial in Morsleben, Germany
The German Division Memorial Marienborn is a border crossing memorial at the former inner German border that preserves the control facilities between East and West Germany along the A2 autobahn. The site contains original buildings with booths, waiting rooms, and towers that show how this checkpoint operated.
The checkpoint was established in 1945 after World War Two ended and grew into the largest crossing point at the inner German border. Millions of travelers passed through here until the border fell in 1990 and this place lost its function.
The spaces show how border guards worked daily and checked travelers - you can see desks, waiting areas, and control booths that tell the story of life at this divided border. These rooms give a sense of how people and vehicles were inspected here.
The memorial sits right next to the A2 autobahn and is easy to reach, with free admission for all visitors. Guided tours are available and show the exhibits in the original buildings, where you should take time to explore the spaces.
The memorial received the European Heritage Label in 2011, an award that recognizes its importance for understanding European history. This recognition shows how this place matters beyond Germany for Europe's shared memory.
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