The Wall
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The Wall in Berlin stood for 28 years, dividing Berlin into East and West Berlin.
The construction of the Berlin Wall began on 13 August 1961, a move by the German Democratic Republic to prevent those fleeing from East Berlin to enter the West. It was initially a fence of barbed wires; the concrete wall was constructed only later, in 1965. It is the site of some bitter incidents where almost a hundred people were shot dead while attempting to cross the wall.
The demolition of the wall was announced on 9 November 1989; it was completed in 1991. This demolition marks the economic and political reunification of Germany, which is a significant event in world history. Remains of the wall were sold as souvenirs or donated officially to museums. The historical importance attached to it makes it an important tourist attraction.Web Site: http://www.remote.org
Category: Attractions
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