Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie

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Checkpoint Charlie

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Discover Checkpoint Charlie (or Checkpoint C): the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. 

Why visit Checkpoint Charlie?

Enjoy a tour which goes past Checkpoint Charlie and gain an insight into the fascinating and poignant history of division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

How to see Checkpoint Charlie

The best way to see Checkpoint Charlie is by participating in a tour which includes the landmark as part of its itinerary. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll be able to better appreciate the historical, cultural and political significance of the crossing.

History

Checkpoint Charlie (which takes its name from the NATO alphabet) was set up following East Germany's erection of the Berlin Wall, which served to prevent its citizens from fleeing to the West. This checkpoint, which only served diplomats, military personnel and foreign tourists, would become a symbol of the Cold War.

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