- The collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 following the fall of the East German regime left Checkpoint Charlie redundant , and it was formally closed in 1990.
- Checkpoint Charlie was the famous border crossing point between communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin.
- One reason why Checkpoint Charlie is visited by tourists from all over the world today is that the history of Berlin's division can be experienced and felt here.
- The rebuilt Checkpoint Charlie is a popular tourist attraction in Berlin, where visitors can pay to have their picture taken with actors dressed in American military...
- Probably one of the most “touristy” things you can do in Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie is still a must-see if you are in Berlin to understand the history of the Cold War.
- Checkpoint Charlie was Berlin’s best-known crossing point between what was before 1990 communist East Berlin and the American-controlled sector of...
- Checkpoint Charlie is the most famous border crossing checkpoint between West and East Germany after the Berlin Wall was put up.
- What makes Berlin so unique is its history, especially as it was a divided city relatively recently. Checkpoint Charlie Berlin Germany where east meets west.
- Checkpoint Charlie was first set up in August 1961, when communist East Germany erected the Berlin Wall to prevent its citizens from fleeing to the...