Berlin Wall Memorial

Today was our first time visiting one of the numerous Berlin Wall sites scattered throughout the city. Through school we had heard of the Berlin Wall but I don’t think either of us fully grasped the impact and sheer scope of separation.

While strolling along the memorial we both learned about the phases of construction and the stories of the lives torn apart by the border closure.

Our favorite part of the memorial was seeing a section that was still fully intact with the inner wall on the east side. Peering through the tiny slit to see the wall that seemed like an eternity away must have been disheartening for so many stuck in the east.Read more