where the Politicians meet

Berlin wall

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July 14th 2006
Saturday. Second day in Berlin. Arrive yesterday. Taking an all day tour today for 10 euros. Leaving from the hostel at 1015 AM and we saw the new synagogue in a moorish-byzantine style which originally when it was built in the late 1836 was the largest synagogue in Germany. Berlin Wall was built in 1961 divided the east and west germany. Checkpoint Charlie was where people from the east can cros ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more