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This is a view from the exit of the subway station, "Koch St.", and there is Checkpoint Charlie about 50 meter ahead. But nothing seems to be out-of-the-ordinary. (Friedrich St. and Koch St.) |
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This is Checkpoint Charlie. No toursit expects that Charlie has such a small box office. It does not work as a checkpoint, because it is not needed in the west. (Friedrich St.)
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This is the real checkpoint leading into East Germany by means of East Berlin reserved only for foreigners and military personnel. Soldiers of USA, Great Britain, France and Soviet Union have the right to go everywhere in Berlin(East and West). (Friedrich St. and Zimmer St.)
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This looks like a highway toll. In East Berlin cars are strictly inspected for refugees who could be hidden inside. Guards look carefully under a car with a mirror. (Friedrich St.) |
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This is the entrance into East Berlin. The board in the middle says "Welcome to the capitol of German Democratic Republic" and shows the symbol of East Germany. (Friedrich St.) |
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Next to Checkpoint Charlie there is a snackstand for visitors, because Charlie is one of the most popular places in Berlin to visit. Many citizens like to take a walk near Checkpoint Charlie. (Friedrich St.) |
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Some of these people are tourists and some are citizens. Nothing occurs at the checkpoint. They are just watching the other side of the city. (Niederkirchner St.) |
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The main entrance to this print factory is sealed up because it faces the "no-man's-land". (Friedrich St.) |
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This photo was taken in 1993 after the fall of the Wall. Some parts of segment and watch tower can still be seen. (Friedrich St.) |
Checkpoint Charlie
