The Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) was the departure hall at Friedrichstraße station for travelers departing from East Germany to West Berlin during much of the Cold War. It now houses an interesting free museum.
As during the Cold War, the Tränenpalast is easiest reached by S or U-Bahn train.
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