Cold War Tour Berlin

When Did the East Berlin Wall Go Up?

When Did the East Berlin Wall Go Up?

The Berlin Wall was one of the most recognised symbols of physical and political division in the final decades of the twentieth century. Also, its construction split the city of Berlin and was an actual symbol of division of East and West Germany during the Cold War....

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Was Berlin in East or West Germany?

Was Berlin in East or West Germany?

Every time we hear of Berlin in Germany then we begin to ask our selves whether the city was in East or West Germany. Berlin is a city with a past, and division during the cold war had a major impact in the political map of the world. In this blog post, you will be...

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The Berlin Airlift: A Short Summary

The Berlin Airlift: A Short Summary

Hello to all readers of our blog – today we will focus on one of the most important events of the so-called Cold War period, the Berlin Airlift. In this article, we will give you detailed information on this time period, its relevance and main subjects. This means...

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Is East Berlin Still Communist?

Is East Berlin Still Communist?

East Berlin was a part of the socialist state of the German Democratic Republic for more than forty years. However the moment which has led to difference in the political scenario of Germany is the abolition of Berlin Wall in the year 1989. Consequently in this blog...

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Exploring the Original Berlin Wall

Exploring the Original Berlin Wall

Introduction to the Berlin Wall The division line called the Berlin Wall was located between East Berlin and West Berlin for twenty-eight years – from 1961 till 1989. It was built by the East German officials of the German Democratic Republic to curb the movement of...

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Natural Sites in Berlin, Germany

Natural Sites in Berlin, Germany

When people start considering the place named Berlin they usually associate it with Germany, streets, historical buildings and nightclubs. But it is also a great idea to know that in this marvelous city is located a significant number of natural sights which could be...

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When Does the Berlin Wall Go Up?

When Does the Berlin Wall Go Up?

The Berlin wall which marked the cold war and division of Germany was built on August 13 1961. This thorough partition divided East and West Berlin for about three decades before coming down on November, 9,1989. This blog post will briefly discuss the historical...

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Cold War Museum Berlin Bewertung

Cold War Museum Berlin Bewertung

Introduction Welcome to our blog post about the Cold War Museum in Berlin – where the nations were divided, the wall separated the society and the conflict inspired the art. In this post, we will give you a detailed opinion and evaluation of this historic place. No...

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Discover Berlin Half Day Walking Tour

Discover Berlin Half Day Walking Tour

Since you are likely to spend a short time in Berlin, would you like to get the most of the gesture? A half day walking tour entails a Traverse of selected sites in the city in order to enable one to understand the strong historical background, the full culture of the...

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What Did the Berlin Blockade and Airlift Do

What Did the Berlin Blockade and Airlift Do

Introduction The Berlin blockade and Airlift are Significant incidents in the cold war, which occurred in Germany after the Second World War. These event had very important consequences for the setting and demonstrated the substantial antagonism of the Soviet Union in...

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Is Berlin an Expensive City to Visit?

Is Berlin an Expensive City to Visit?

Planning a trip to Berlin? Perhaps, you are thinking as to whether it is cheap to tour around the city. Fortunately, both purchasing power and the cost of living in Berlin is generally lower than in many other European capitals. Here we explain the cost of traveling...

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Why Did East Germany Build the Berlin Wall?

Why Did East Germany Build the Berlin Wall?

The separation of the city of Berlin into East and West occurred on August 13 1961 by construction of a real fence called the Berlin Wall. This concrete wall and the fences, the guard towers there, were telling of the Cold War and division of Germany. But why has East...

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Berlin’s Best Places to Visit

Berlin’s Best Places to Visit

Today, Berlin is one of the largest cities in Europe and this part of the world’s most visited metropolis. Berlin has it all from a vibrant culture, an interesting history and hundreds of places of interest. In any way, if you are interested in history, art or great...

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What Happened in Berlin during the Cold War

What Happened in Berlin during the Cold War

The cold war was a state of political and military rivalry between the US and USSR between the end of the Second World War in 1945 and early 1990s. Berlin was one of the chief theaters of some of the most intense fighting that occurred during that year. Geographically...

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