East Side Gallery Berlin

The East Side Gallery is a unique section of the Berlin Wall that has retained its historical value long after its fall.

Located in the Friedrichshain district, it stretches 1,316 metres along the River Spree. In 1990, immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall, 118 artists from 21 countries began to transform this remaining fragment of the wall into an open-air gallery. The site is now officially recognised as a monument and is the longest open-air gallery in the world.

The more than 100 paintings on the east side of the Berlin Wall have become expressive symbols of the cultural and political changes that took place in 1989/90. Some works, such as "Brother's Kiss" by Dmitri Vrubel and "Trabant breaking through the wall" by Birgit Kinders, are particularly popular and have become photographic subjects for art historians and tourists.

"Trabant" was a small car manufactured in East Germany. Many East German citizens attempted to cross the Berlin Wall to reach West Germany, and many of them used such cars. In one of the most famous scenes of the wall's destruction, the Trabant drove through an opening in the wall, symbolising the end of the country's division and the fall of the wall, which was a symbol of Germany's division and the Cold War.

The East Side Gallery is also actively used for various cultural events, exhibitions and concerts. It symbolises important historical events and art, providing a unique opportunity for the public to see how artists have translated their ideas and emotions into art.

The area is also home to many cafes, restaurants and shops, making it a great place to stroll, relax and shop for souvenirs. East Side Gallery attracts locals and tourists alike, contributing to the enrichment of Berlin's cultural and social landscape.