Cycling along the Berlin Wall

on a guided bike tour. The Berlin Wall was far more than just a wall. It embodied the pain of separation suffered by families and communities during the German division following World War II, and was the most potent symbol of the global struggle between communism and capitalism during the Cold War.
What touched me most were the stories of the people who died at the Wall through escape or accidents. There were also children there.

[Diana]

A lovely collage of this sad part of history. It must have been very moving.

[Yao RL]

so sad, those young people with the dream of freedom died unfortunately.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice collage😊👍

[Peter Dulis]

Lovely capture :)

[Judith Johnson]

I was there a few years ago, but I don't remember all the people's pictures then. Maybe it's a new addition. How poignant

[Cordiander]

@busylady

The plaques are at the memorial on Bernauer Strasse. Maybe they weren't there then.

[Cordiander]

@mubbur @pdulis

Thank you!

[Cordiander]

@ludwigsdiana @yaorenliu

Thank you. Yes, it was very moving.

[Fisher Family]

A reminder of sad and painful times. A wonderful achievement that your country could be reunited.

Ian

[Boxplayer]

We visited Berlin and the memorials were very hard to read

[Dorothy]

I have many memories of Berlin, in 1968 whilst there as a college student I was on both sides of the wall. I remember being very frightened as we passed through Checkpoint Charlie! My last visit was on 9-11 though we didn’t find out what happened until we were back at the hotel in Potsdam.