Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Berlin Germany Tourist Information and Travel Guide

Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin Germany was the famous border crossing point between communist East Berlin and democratic West Berlin.

The Berlin Wall divided the city for nearly 30 years (1961-1989).  During that period, there were many successful and unsuccessful escape attempts, many of which are chronicled in the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

Checkpoint Charlie Museum - Berlin Germany
Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin

For more information about the Berlin, please visit our special featured section on the Berlin Wall.

To learn more about the former East Germany, visit our DDR section.

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