Berlin, Germany

Checkpoint Charlie

The most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction with a replica of the guardhouse and an open-air exhibition detailing its history.

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Checkpoint Charlie is in Berlin, Germany. Coordinates: 52.50744, 13.39039. Open in Google Maps

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