The Berlin Wall

Today, the 9th of November, is the 16th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Not much of the wall still stands, but the largest reamining section is now maintained as the world’s largest open air gallery, the East Side Gallery (It’s difficult to make out, but it’s the bit with the short shadow extending north, see this photo for comparison). Approximately 106 paintings by artists from all over the world cover this memorial for freedom, and you can see them all in this gigantic collage. Lots more great info on The Berlin Wall and the [East…

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