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Germany: Cold War landmark Checkpoint Charlie continues to attract visitors in Berlin.

May 25, 2026

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SHOTLIST: BERLIN, GERMANY (DEC 9, 2025) 1. VARIOUS OF COLD WAR LANDMARK, CHECKPOINT CHARLIE / TOURISTS POSING AND TAKING PHOTOSBERLIN, GERMANY - DEC 9, 2025: Checkpoint Charlie, one of the iconic landmarks of the Cold War era in Berlin, the capital of Germany, remains a popular attraction for visitors. Once recognized as one of the most well-known crossing points separating East and West Berlin, the site is now among the city’s most visited historical locations. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie has evolved into an open-air museum, preserving the traces of the Cold War years for the present day. The area features various symbols of the era when US and Soviet soldiers faced off against one another. The site includes informational panels about the period and a replica checkpoint, while the Soviet flag on display also catches the attention of visitors.
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