Berlin Wall & Museum

Walking with my beautiful wife in Berlin and off to see the TV tower which was curiously constructed in the East German sector as it represents modern technology and architecture something the GDR was not exactly renowned for. We decided to walk directly to the Berlin Wall though due to the fact it was quite foggy and our view of the city would have been shrouded in fog.
The traffic light crossings are curious as they represent a link with the past and the old GDR regime. They have become so popular that they are replicating them throughout Berlin hence my photo.

In this section of the wall some of the wall has been preserved including one of the old watchtowers as well as some new architectural sculpture pieces (steel rods) which represent where the wall once stood. There are many stories of the extraordinary lengths people found in their attempts to live a life of freedom.
In all some 190 people died trying to cross the wall including through tunnels, jumping from windows and simply making a run for it.Read more