Cold War

Berlin is a city steeped in history, and one of its dark chapters can be seen inside the Stasi Museum in Lichtenberg. Located on Normannenstraße, east of the city center, this museum was once the headquarters of the Ministry for State Security, or "Stasi," the East German secret police. If you're interested in understanding the chilling reality of life under surveillance, visiting the Stasi Museum Berlin is a must.

Unmasking the Past: A Chilling Visit to the Stasi Museum Berlin

Berlin
5 min read
08/08/202416/08/2024

When you visit the Dussmann das Kulturkaufhaus in Berlin, you will step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Berlin Wall. On the third floor of this celebrated cultural department store, you'll find a distinctive piece of the Berlin Wall signed by former US President Ronald Reagan. Which we guarantee is not something you see every day.

The Reagan Berlin Wall at Dussmann das Kulturkaufhaus

Berlin
4 min read
14/06/202319/12/2023

Fotostrasse and the Berlin Wall next to Topography of Terror

Everything You Need to Know about the Berlin Wall

Berlin
18 min read
10/04/202313/08/2024

The East Side Gallery is a living monument to the power of art and the human spirit. Still, it is also subject to the ravages of time and weather. That's why the East Side Gallery e.V., an artists' initiative, was founded in 1996 to restore and preserve the works. In 2009, the entire gallery was restored by 87 artists, and 100 paintings was repainted.

From Division to Artistic Expression: The Resilience of Berlin’s East Side Gallery

Berlin
4 min read
31/03/202319/12/2023

Berlin has plenty of tourist attractions. However, beyond the usual tourist hotspots, several hidden gems are waiting to be discovered, which is one reason why we keep writing articles here. One such gem is the location of an installation known as Kaninchenfeld or Rabbit Field.

Rabbit Field: Where rabbits used to cross the Berlin Wall

Berlin
4 min read
11/03/202311/02/2024

If you have been to Tempelhof as often as we did, you already know an abandoned airplane is in the grass area next to one of the landing strips. We call it the abandoned Tempelhof Airplane, but its real name is N106TA if we can call this a name.

Tempelhof Airplane N106TA: A Forgotten Aerial Relic Revealed

Berlin
4 min read
01/11/202209/07/2024

Before it became the Lager Koralle Bunker Complex, the goal was to build a naval academy in the outskirts of Berlin. But, after some test radio transmission, the Navy decided to change its plans and create what we would call the German Command of the Navy.

Exploring the Abandoned Lager Koralle

Berlin, Germany, Urbex
9 min read
26/02/202231/12/2023

Crowned with a golden statue above it, the Berlin Victory Column is one of the city must see sights and destinations. And it also has one of our favorite panoramic views of Berlin!

Siegessäule: The Berlin Victory Column in the middle of Tiergarten

Berlin
11 min read
19/02/202218/11/2024

Top 10 Berlin Books that you need to have

Berlin, Tips and Tricks
8 min read
08/12/202126/01/2024

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