Maybe you have ever asked yourself about the historical background of the Berlin Wall. Do you want to know more about its traces as well as the outcome of the event ? If so, come along for a detailed free walking tour of this magnificent structure as we guide you through its past.
Berlin Wall History
The East Germany constructed the Berlin Wall in 1961 primarily to prevent citizens from escaping to West Berlin and this was physical barrier that siphoned East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. This concrete facility for a divided and oppressed people stretched for 155 kilometers and was an imposing structure.
Why Take a Free Walking Tour?
Although the division of Berlin through the wall was destroyed in 1989, several wall sections still exist to remind people of Germany’s complicated history. Going for a free walking tour is one way of understanding this history as you are offered much more than explanations than a guidebook or articles on the internet can offer.
Here are a few reasons why a free walking tour of the Berlin Wall is a must for any history enthusiast:
Expert Guides: Our friendly, well-informed guides love the subject and are ready to discuss it with you. They make the experiences and narratives of the Berlin Wall nearer and more tangible knowledge fun and enthralling.
Interactive Learning: Feeling the structure of the Wall and walking through the preserved areas provides a very different experience of the Wall. You will be familiarized with some of the splits and challenges of Berliners during that time.
Hidden Gems: It is not a normal tour, where we take people to popular sites that are frequently visited by most tourists; instead, you get to visit other parts of the Wall that you will not probably find on your own, and in so doing, get value for your money and the chance to appreciate the Wall in its true sense.
What You Will Encounter When on the Walking Tour
There are many more incidents that went into the construction of the wall, and we at Urban Flan poems pride for offering you a detailed free walking tour around the Berlin Wall. Some of the notable stops include:
1. Checkpoint Charlie
Go to the landmark of division between East and West Berlin in the era of the Cold War. Get to know escape stories and quite thrilling confrontations that took place at this historical stop.
2. East Side Gallery
Visit the longest open air gallery in the great Wall found at the eastern part of it. Take a look at the impressive spirit murals painted by artists throughout the world that will share their perception of freedom and togetherness.
3. Berlin Wall Memorial
Visit the Site for Memorial where a part of the Wall has been kept alive. Learn about the cost of people’s dreams, and pay your respects to the victims of the division.
Tips for Your Walking Tour
To make the most of your Berlin Wall walking tour, keep these tips in mind:
Wear comfortable shoes because the tour is done on your feet for a few hours.
You should take along with you at least a bottle of water and some snacks so you will not get hungry or thirsty in the middle of the tour.
Take a camera for the good photo shoots and fascinating paintings and other eye-catching items on the trip.
Ask questions! All of our guides are willing to discuss, and share information with guests as much as possible.
Conclusion
The Berlin Wall is a memorable historical walk as a free walking tour would provide. The physicality of the Brandenburg Gate transcendent of the division and unity of Berlin and the world; the stories you’ll hear there will give you a much deeper story of the division and unity in this fascinating city and the world.
So here’s your chance and who knows what new information you will come across so get your walking shoes on. It is a great opportunity to discover Berlin Wall, touch the history and rejoice with the victory of unity against division.
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