war damage
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There are several ruins from World War II in Berlin. Here are four of the most famous ones, and a fifth that was rebuilt as a memorial.
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Anhalter Bahnhof in Berlin was once one of the busiest train stations in the growing city. Today, it’s a reminder of the darkest period in Berlin’s history.
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The New Reich Chancellery was demolished after the war. However, in Berlin, you can still catch a glimpse of what may have been Hitler’s window.
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During an air raid in 1943, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was severely damaged. Today, the ruins stand as a solemn reminder of World War II.
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If you are looking for the perfect photo opportunity, the ruin of the Franciscan monastery church with a view of the TV tower is the place to go.
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The Goethe memorial in Tiergarten is the original from 1880, but it wasn’t always the case. For many years, it was replaced by a replica made of concrete.
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The odd corner of a building at Schinkelplatz in Berlin was once the Building Academy. It was bombed during World War II, and now only a corner remains.
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Brommybrücke was a bridge over the River Spree destroyed during the Battle of Berlin to stop the Red Army. The ruin of Brommybrücke still remain in the river.
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There is hidden statue at Eckernförderplatz in Wedding. If you’re lucky, you might spot it in between bushes and stinging nettles.
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Eckernförderplatz is a small triangular park in Wedding. It may seem unremarkable, but it holds two hidden secrets from World War II.
