Among the many controversial topics related to the history of Berlin there is one that people tend to remember most vividly – the Berlin Wall. The other form of barrier is the Berlin wall; which actually was a physical wall that separated the city in the Cold War period. In this part of the blog, I will explain the location of the Berlin Wall on the map to give you all the facts about this structure.
The Division of Berlin
In order to fully understand this location, one must first reflect on the division of Berlin as a city. Following World War II, Berlin, like the rest of Germany, was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allied powers: the US, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and France.
The city of Berlin occupied the Soviet zone and it was divided into two namely East Berlin and West Berlin. East Berlin was made the capital of East Germany formally called the German Democratic Republic while West Berlin was occupied by the western powers.
Erstances of Making the Wall and its Position
The Berlin Wall was built on August 13, 1961 due to rise in conflict between the east and the west bloc during the cold war. Originally constructed to hinder the flow of citizens from East Berlin in to West Berlin it became more than just a barrier–it was a wall of communism and oppression against liberty and freedom.
The Berlin Wall was approximately 155 Kilometres (96 miles) long running through the city of Berlin. Unlike when you follow a straight line from a point to another, it rather moving diagonally from one point to another through different areas, roads and even homes.
However, most of the original Berlin Wall has been removed today so in order to determine precisely where on modern map it stands, one has to engage in historical maps analysis. However, the remains of the wall have been preserved as such in some places and can act as quite a symbolism.
Checkpoint Charlie
They include Bridge of Spies, Checkpoint Charlie: This was famous crossing/barrier between East and West Berlin. This checkpoint on Friedrichstraße became famous during American-Soviet confrontation high times.
Now a days this checkpoint Charlie is turned into one of the major tourist destination, where there is replica of old guard house and info boxes where one can get basic information about the Berlin wall.
East Side Gallery
Other place that is associated with the Berlin Wall is the East Side Gallery. After the destruction of the wall a segment of about 1.3 km (0.8 mi) were left standing and painted as a canvas of the international artists where freedom and unity were painted by muralists.
The East Side Gallery today is an important tourist attraction to which people can meet the art born as a result of the strong symbolism of the Berlin Wall.
The Berlin Wall Memorial
Known as the Berlin Wall Memorial is located in Bernauer Straße and aims at commemorating division and reunification of Berlin. Consequently, the memorial site may encompass elements including a tract of the wall, exhibit, and the documentation center.
,, I received a good impression of the setting while, the actual memorial and Museum offers an insight into the history and the ability of people to honor all the victims of the division.
In Conclusion
Mimońsecond of 1989 The Wall that separated East and West Berlin did not exist as a concrete barrier. As with many other historical landmarks, the location of the wall on the map can be identified by studying maps from the past and visiting existing historical sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, East Side Gallery and even the Berlin Wall Memorial.
Through the probably visitation of such places and gaining insights on the certain history of the Berlin Wall, there is increase understanding of the numerous trials which the people living in a divided city underwent or experience and probably the importance of unity and freedom.