Checkpoint Charlie, Historic site in Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.
It was designated as the single crossing point for foreigners and members of the Allied forces.
Checkpoint Charlie has become a symbol of the Cold War, representing the separation of east and west.
Today, it is a tourist attraction with a museum - the Mauermuseum.
The checkpoint was often featured in spy movies and books during the Cold War era.
Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Inception: 1961
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: berlin.de/en/attractions-and-sights/3560059-3104052-checkpoint-charlie.en.html
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