East Side Gallery · Audio guide
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Story
One hundred eighteen artists from twenty-one countries painted on the wall that divided Berlin. Each mural hides a story no one tells you.
A kiss between dictators, a Trabant breaking through concrete, and faces that do not celebrate the night the wall fell. Why?
The East Side Gallery has more than a kilometer of stories. Come, I'll tell them to you one by one.
Visiting East Side Gallery
- How to get there
- The closest stop is Oberbaumbrücke, a bus stop 90 meters away. Other nearby stops include Tamara-Danz-Straße (bus, 186 meters), Stralauer Allee (bus, 279 meters), and S+U Warschauer Straße (tram, 280 meters).
- How long a visit takes
- The visit duration is not specified, but there are numerous murals to explore.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
- Opening hours
- The East Side Gallery is always open.
Frequently asked questions
What is significant about the mural 'Mein Gott, hilf mir, diese tödliche Liebe zu überleben'?
This mural, painted by Dmitri Vrubel, depicts Erich Honecker and Leonid Brezhnev kissing. It symbolizes the absurdity of the Cold War and the forced unity between East Germany and the Soviet Union. It was repainted by Vrubel himself after being destroyed in 2009.
What can I see at the East Side Gallery?
The East Side Gallery features a series of murals painted on a 1,316-meter-long remnant of the Berlin Wall. Notable works include 'Mauerspringer' by Gabriel Heimler, 'Test the Rest' by Birgit Kinder, and 'Es geschah im November' by Kani Alavi.
What is the story behind the mural 'Test the Rest'?
Painted by Birgit Kinder, 'Test the Rest' shows a Trabant car breaking through the Berlin Wall. The Trabant was a symbol of East Germany, and the mural represents the peaceful revolution and reunification of Germany.
Are there any nearby attractions to visit?
Nearby attractions include 'The Wall Museum' which is 63 meters away and open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, and 'Geschichtsmeile Berliner Mauer', just 29 meters away.
What is the significance of the mural 'Es geschah im November'?
Painted by Kani Alavi, this mural captures the expressions of people at Checkpoint Charlie the night the Berlin Wall fell. It reflects the fear and uncertainty of that historic moment.
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