35th anniversary: The fall of the Berlin Wall in photographs
What began as confusion soon turned to celebration as Berliners from both east and west flooded the streets, chipping away at the wall and reclaiming their city. open image in gallery East Berlin before the fall: an elderly man carries shopping bags full of potatoes,
Germany commemorates 35 years since fall of Berlin Wall
People laid flowers at the site of the memorial to the Berlin Wall, and an art installation of posters and placards marked the path of the largely demolished Cold War dividing line through the German capital.
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Pieces of the Wall, well and thoroughly graffitied, are scattered around the city, preserved in both prominent plazas and hidden corners.
Tens of thousands celebrate fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago with concerts and art installations
Tens of thousands of people celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany’s capital on Saturday with open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country’s most historic days on Nov.
Germany marks 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Germany marked the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday, a pivotal moment in the collapse of communism in Europe.
Germany Marks 35 Years Since The Fall Of The Berlin Wall
A 'freedom' party is held at the Brandenberg Gate and art installations line the route where the wall stood. The historic moment 35 years ago led to the collapse of communism in eastern Europe and the reunification of Germany.
Half a million turn out to mark fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago
More than half a million people braved chilly weather to mark the 35th anniversary on Saturday of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the organizers reported. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner said he was convinced that the anniversary event would remain a special memory for many.
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party
Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!" as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and many fear democracy is under
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