So, Where is the Berlin Wall nowadays?

After the end of World War II, Germany’s western side was controlled by the Western Allies and the east side by the Soviets. In 1960, millions of runaways from the eastern to the western part drastically affected the Soviet Germany. To prevent further escapes, a wall that fenced West Berlin was constructed in 1961.

On the 9^th of November 1989 the demolition of the wall began, leaving behind the sad story of a divided country that suffered the horrors of the war for many years. Most of the wall was recycled to rebuild the reunified Germany, but some fragments remain in museums and other important venues around the world.

So, Where is the wall nowadays?

 

Seoul- South Korea

A piece of a fallen wall can be especially inspiring in a country that still suffers the horrors of division. There are three sections of the wall in the middle of Seoul at the southern end of Cheonggye Stream’s Jangtong Bridge. Berlin gave Seoul these pieces of the wall along with a sculpture of a blue bear that symbolizes the German capital. These symbols of consolation and encouragement seemed to be appropriate for a country that still has reunification ahead of it.

Address: Cheonggyecheon  Jongno 5(o).6(yuk)ga-dong, Seoul ‎

Las Vegas, USA

There are many segments of the Berlin Wall in the United States, but the most curious place of all is, undoubtedly, the toilets of the famous Main Street Station Casino. Obviously it is not possible to piss directly on the wall, but in the urinals that are on it.

On top of the curious historical urinals, you’ll find unique photographs that illustrate the history of the wall: a terrible episode in the history of Germany. So if you regretted not having pissed on the Berlin Wall, you still have the chance to do it.

Address: 200 North Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States

 

Buenos Aires – Argentina

In the building of Perfil Publishing House in Buenos Aires, we can find some of the best-preserved Berlin Wall sections in the world. Just by observing these blocks, it is possible to deduce what was the relation between people and the wall; depending on which side they lived. The western section was painted with colorful graffiti that demanded its destruction and the return of the long-awaited freedom for their compatriots. On the other side, the wall is virtually blank, evidence of the enforced silence of its inhabitants.

Address: 253-271 Peru St. Edificio Perfil, Buenos Aires

 

Schengen , Luxembourg

To mark the 25th Anniversary of the Schengen agreement signed between most EU countries, the small town of Schengen got a section of the Berlin wall, directly sent from the famous Potsdamer Platz.

In this wall section you’ll find a beautiful painted woman and it is located right in front of European museum of the city.

Address: rue Robert Goebbels, L-5444 Schengen

 

Chicago – USA

In 2008 a 3-ton section of the Berlin Wall was brought to Chicago and installed in the Western Avenue (Brown Line) Station. The main intention of placing this monument in the city was for people to understand the suffering of the inhabitants of a nation, when their country is divided for any reasons, as well as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of war.

Address: Western station (Brown Line), 4648 N. Western Ave., Chicago