West Berlin memory survives as an island of freedom
West Berlin, 25 years after the Berlin Wall fell, is remembered as an island of freedom. The city’s western identity endures through exhibitions, retro tours, and iconic sites like Bikini Berlin while tensions with the east linger in street names and local attitudes.
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Honecker's Bunker in Germany Could Become Tourist Magnet
In Prenden a vast Cold War bunker hidden in a forest near Berlin may reopen as a museum. The 83,000 square foot bunker built to shield East German leaders could attract visitors as Germany marks 25 years since the Berlin Wall fell. Hannes Hensel seeks 1.86 million dollars to fund tours, a restaurant, and hotel options.
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