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Daily Life in the DDR – Museum in der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin

April 30, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Berlin, Germany

DDR Emblems

The free Museum in der Kulturbrauerei in Berlin explains everyday life in East Germany (Alltag in der DDR) and the influences of Communist party planning. The museum shows how the Socialist United Party was involved in every aspect of life in East Germany. It also illustrates how this collective approach came into conflict with individual choice and how East Germans, at least … [Read more...]

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Visit the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) in Berlin

March 25, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Berlin, Germany

Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) in Berlin & S-Bahn Station

The Tränenpalast at the Friedrichstraße S-Bahn train station was the main departure point for travelers from the former East Germany to West Berlin. During the Cold War, travelers crossed the border here rather than at the far more famous Checkpoint Charlie. A free museum in the Tränenpalast – literally Palace of Tears – explains the role of this border post, as well as the … [Read more...]

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