Platz des 9. November 1989
Germany
See where the Cold War ended in November '89, when the Wall fell and thousands upon thousands of East Berliners experienced freedom for the first time, as they poured into West Berlin.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Platz des 9. November 1989, a location of immense geopolitical and emotional significance. …
Listen in the app2The Bornholmer Strasse Border Crossing
This specific area was the epicenter of the night’s events. Imagine the scene: thousands of East Berliners, many still in their work clothes or carrying children, pressing against the white barriers. …
Listen in the app3The Bösebrücke — The Bridge of Unity
The Bösebrücke, the steel-arch bridge that spans the railway tracks, was the actual physical conduit for freedom. On the night of November 9th, it became a stage for one of the most emotional scenes in modern history. …
Listen in the app4The Cherry Tree Avenue — A Gift from Japan
Running along the former border strip is an avenue of over 1,000 Japanese cherry trees. This 'Sakura Campaign' was launched by a Japanese television station shortly after the fall of the Wall, as a gesture of joy and solidarity…
Listen in the app5Memorial Panels — The Chronology of Freedom
Scattered around the square are several historical information panels that provide a meticulous chronology of the events leading up to and including November 9, 1989. These panels feature archival photographs, personal…
Listen in the app6Hinterland Wall Remains — The Physical Evidence
In some corners of the square and along the adjacent streets, you can still find small, preserved sections of the 'Hinterlandmauer'—the inner wall that faced East Berlin. While much of the Wall was torn down by 'Mauerspechte'…
Listen in the app7View Toward Pankow — The Changing East
Looking eastward from the bridge toward the district of Pankow, you can see the results of thirty years of reunification. This area was once the 'other side,' a place of grey facades and limited choices. …
Listen in the app8Closing
The Platz des 9. November 1989 is a place of profound emotional resonance. …
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What is Platz des 9. November 1989?
Platz des 9. November 1989 is a place in Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5541, 13.4031 |
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