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Palace of Tears
A place of farewells and separation
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Berlin: First Steps10 pts
Berlin: Explorer25 pts
Berlin: Insider50 pts
Built in 1962, the Palace of Tears served as the departure hall at the Friedrichstraße station border crossing in Berlin-Mitte. From here, people traveled via S-Bahn and U-Bahn to West Berlin or with trains to West Germany. Today, the building stands as an architectural heritage monument symbolizing Germany's division.
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The Palace of Tears was built in 1962.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1962
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- hdg.de/traenenpalast
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
0:000:42
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