The Berlin Wall Experience
The Berlin Wall has always been on my bucket list of things to see before I die. I finally got to witness the historical site when I was in Berlin in August, 2015. As I walked around town during a 30 degree day, I got to examine the entirety of this massive structure from top to bottom. What an amazing piece of history right in front of my eyes. I took many photos of the front of back side of the wall. It was a surreal moment when I could walk from East Berlin to West Berlin without any hesitation. That obviously wasn’t possible 30-40 years ago.
An artist making his mark on the historical Berlin Wall.
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The most iconic mural on the Berlin Wall
Here's background information on the photo above: This photo, when taken, went viral around the world. Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev is seen leaning in to kiss his East German Counterpart Erich Honecker. Not to long after the painting was created, the mural became the most viewed mural on the East Berlin Wall.
Suddenly, without any warning, the image was removed by the German government. The original painting had been on the wall since 1990. The artist, Dmitri Vrubel, recreated the artwork as it stands today.
Overall, I had an amazing time examining the wall. With such an interesting history, the Berlin Wall has been one of my favorite places to take photos.
Suddenly, without any warning, the image was removed by the German government. The original painting had been on the wall since 1990. The artist, Dmitri Vrubel, recreated the artwork as it stands today.
Overall, I had an amazing time examining the wall. With such an interesting history, the Berlin Wall has been one of my favorite places to take photos.