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Getting Stuck In Berlin

18 July 2008 By: Marlene12 Comments

It’s our third day in this full of history city, yet we can’t decide when to leave. There are a lot more to see so we extended our supposed to be two days stay. We arrived here on Monday afternoon and have been staying in a hotel with 24-hour broadband internet connection free but charge included in the category of room we incidentally booked. The rates is highly reasonable to be in the vicinity of all city attractions.

Anyway, who wouldn’t remember the history of this city. The tourists who flock here would probably see how it was divided before and how it looked in the West and East sides of the city. The history that I learned in school and almost forgotten so to say has been recalled in the actual places and scenes.

Here are some of the places that could refresh your knowledge of the history of Berlin…


This is what’s left of the Berlin Wall after it finally torn down in 1989. Built in 1961, it separated East from West. We were standing on the west side so the innerside of that wall belonged to the east.


The Brandenburg Gate is one of the main symbols of Berlin. It is known as the symbol of division and unity. This gate has been the center for historical and political events in Berlin.


The Checkpoint Charlie was the western allies referring to American, British and French forces stationed in West Berlin. It was a crossing point between East and West Berlin, but now a tourist attraction.

About Marlene

Marlene works as a teacher, but she blogs in her spare time. She started blogging in 2007, and since then, it has become one of her hobbies. She writes for Lemback.com, which she and her husband have built and managed but later moved to Wordpress to join other WP bloggers. Connect Marlene on Twitter

Comments

  1. Nick Phillips says

    18 July 2008 at 03:18

    I’m so envious of you and your holiday. Wished I could take one too … hehehe … Have fun Marlene and an enjoyable weekend to you 😀

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      20 July 2008 at 23:01

      Thanks, Nick. But don’t be envious, it just happened that I’m here in Europe so here’s the chance. 🙂 The weekend was sooo rainy here, i don’t think i have much to enjoy. 🙁

      Reply
  2. jessie says

    18 July 2008 at 11:22

    Mhy,

    I’ve seen on TV how they tore down the Berlin wall. It was a monumental event and Germans were really crying because finally they are united and one again.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      20 July 2008 at 23:03

      Jess, I wasn’t aware when the wall was torn down that year, cos it’s the same year when my father got ill until he died. Happy moments for Berlin, grieving moments for me.

      Reply
  3. Rozella says

    19 July 2008 at 04:50

    I am so jealous! Everything looks so gorgeous…

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      20 July 2008 at 23:05

      Rozella, Berlin has changed a lot after they dismantled the wall. I love the place, really.

      Reply
  4. Alex says

    20 July 2008 at 23:54

    Nice overview of main places. It’s every time good to know more about such historically important places. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      24 July 2008 at 00:06

      Hi Alex, thanks for dropping by. Yes, it’s interesting to be in places that once we learned from our history in school.

      You have a great site. I wish to add a link there someday.

      Reply
  5. Farah says

    23 July 2008 at 07:45

    The city looks beautiful, i really love those buildings. and Berlin surely has a lot of history too. looks like you had a great time. I bet this break lightens your shoulders with the ever growing work at home right? 🙂

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      24 July 2008 at 00:09

      Farah, it’s our first time to have stayed longer in one place. We usually stop by and look around stay overnight then drive further. But there are a lot of interesting places in Berlin. Leif and me both liked it there. The people are friendly, too.

      Reply

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