The German capital was witness to one of history’s most ruthless dictators, two World Wars, and a decades-long period of division that transformed the city’s character forever.

Here are four of the best things to see if you’re a history lover in the German capital.

Topography of Terror

This free museum in Berlin tells the story of the Nazi Regime’s period in power in Germany from 1933-1945. It details the Nazis’ rise to power, its barbaric methods, and its eventual defeat as a result of WWII. It’s a powerful, moving place to visit.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

This church was destroyed as a result of Allied bombing late in World War II. Now, its half-destroyed shell stands as a testament to the horrors of war.

East Side Gallery

This mile-long stretch of what was once part of the Berlin Wall has been transformed into an artistic exhibition covered with murals about history, peace, and loathing. This shows how a historical place can transition into a story-telling venue.

Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial

Located east of Berlin’s center is the largest Soviet war memorial outside of the former USSR. This striking memorial was erected to honor the Soviet soldiers that worked together to defeat the Axis Powers in WWII.

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In the post-World War II era, the country that we know now as Germany was divided into two parts, each with a distinct government and political ideology.

Tensions between the two nations became so tense in the period between 1961 and 1989, a wall was built in the center of the German capital of Berlin to divide the two countries and dissuade people from crossing the border.

While the Berlin Wall has historically been a symbol of repression and political division, the East Side Gallery in Berlin gives a new dimension to our understanding of the wall.

The East Side Gallery, located on Muhlenstrasse southeast of the city center, is the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall that still stands. Instead of being a barrier, however, it has been converted into a public art installation full of murals extolling liberty and freedom.

The artwork present on the wall in the East Side Gallery, 105 murals in total, tells the story of the struggle for freedom in Berlin and worldwide.

You can see famous artwork representing moments such as the famous kiss between Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honeker that came to define the absurdity of the German division.

Visit the East Side Gallery to be inspired by a symbol of repression that has been totally reimagined into a celebration of freedom.

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The German capital was witness to one of history’s most ruthless dictators, two World Wars, and a decades-long period of division that transformed the city’s character forever.

Here are four of the best things to see if you’re a history lover in the German capital.

Topography of Terror

This free museum in Berlin tells the story of the Nazi Regime’s period in power in Germany from 1933-1945. It details the Nazis’ rise to power, its barbaric methods, and its eventual defeat as a result of WWII. It’s a powerful, moving place to visit.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

This church was destroyed as a result of Allied bombing late in World War II. Now, its half-destroyed shell stands as a testament to the horrors of war.

East Side Gallery

This mile-long stretch of what was once part of the Berlin Wall has been transformed into an artistic exhibition covered with murals about history, peace, and loathing. This shows how a historical place can transition into a story-telling venue.

Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial

Located east of Berlin’s center is the largest Soviet war memorial outside of the former USSR. This striking memorial was erected to honor the Soviet soldiers that worked together to defeat the Axis Powers in WWII.

The post 4 Must-See Spots in Berlin for History Geeks appeared first on Traveler Master.

In the post-World War II era, the country that we know now as Germany was divided into two parts, each with a distinct government and political ideology.

Tensions between the two nations became so tense in the period between 1961 and 1989, a wall was built in the center of the German capital of Berlin to divide the two countries and dissuade people from crossing the border.

While the Berlin Wall has historically been a symbol of repression and political division, the East Side Gallery in Berlin gives a new dimension to our understanding of the wall.

The East Side Gallery, located on Muhlenstrasse southeast of the city center, is the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall that still stands. Instead of being a barrier, however, it has been converted into a public art installation full of murals extolling liberty and freedom.

The artwork present on the wall in the East Side Gallery, 105 murals in total, tells the story of the struggle for freedom in Berlin and worldwide.

You can see famous artwork representing moments such as the famous kiss between Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honeker that came to define the absurdity of the German division.

Visit the East Side Gallery to be inspired by a symbol of repression that has been totally reimagined into a celebration of freedom.

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