Embark on a self-guided audio tour of the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall, where history is brought to life through striking murals and the voices of those who witnessed it firsthand.
This journey takes you back in time, exploring the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall and the myriad issues it symbolised. As you observe the artworks, you'll uncover various perspectives of life beyond the wall, hearing direct accounts of censorship, tolerance, and freedom. The tour features iconic murals such as "Test the Rest" by Birgit Kinder, which portrays an East German Trabant car breaking through the wall. Another notable mural is "Fraternal Kiss" by Dmitry Vrubel, showcasing the socialist fraternal embrace between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honecker. You will learn the true story behind this famous mural and its creation.
Images of prominent political figures like J.F. Kennedy and Mikhail Gorbachev are also part of the tour, providing insight into how they influenced history during this era. An intriguing fact you'll discover is that the fall of the Berlin Wall was triggered by a minor mistake. Through this expertly crafted narrative, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the events that led to the Wall's collapse on November 9th, 1989.
