Berlin wall, Separation barrier and heritage monument in Berlin, Germany.
This reinforced concrete structure stretched 155 kilometers around West Berlin, standing 4.2 meters high with guard towers, barbed wire, and a death strip to prevent crossings during the Cold War period.
Construction began on August 13, 1961, to halt mass emigration from East Berlin to West Berlin, remaining as a physical division until its fall on November 9, 1989.
The wall became a global symbol of Cold War division and oppression, inspiring countless artistic works, songs, films, and serving as a canvas for freedom-themed murals and graffiti.
Today visitors can explore preserved sections at East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and Bernauer Straße Memorial, which offer guided tours and historical exhibitions about this period.
Among the most daring escape attempts was a hot air balloon crossing in 1979, when two families successfully flew over the wall using a homemade balloon constructed in secret.
Location: Berlin
Location: East Berlin
Inception: August 13, 1961
Height: 4.2 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Part of: Inner German border, Iron Curtain
Address: Mühlenstraße 79, 10243 Berlin, Germany 10243 Berlin 10243 Berlin
Phone: +493025002333
Website: https://berlin.de/mauer
GPS coordinates: 52.50444,13.44111
Latest update: October 3, 2025 05:00
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