Checkpoint Charlie
Guide
Photo: Adrian Purser from London, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 15–30 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A replica of the small army guard hut and its sandbags in the middle of Friedrichstrasse, with the famous 'You are leaving the American sector' sign and outdoor panels on the Cold War crossing.
A brief history
It was the best-known crossing between East and West Berlin for foreigners and diplomats; in 1961, American and Soviet tanks faced each other here for a tense night.
Tips
- Best time
- Early, before the crowds
- Cost
- Free to see; people in uniform charge for photos
- Allow
- 15–30 min
- Free days
- Always free
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