Iconic Crosswalk Symbols

Despite pressure from EU regulators a couple decades ago, Berlin kept the iconic crosswalk symbols which were used in east Germany. This is a visible reminder of which areas were "behind the wall". Many stores sell souvenirs of the green walking man.

Maybe this store is not a hotel.

East Side Gallery

The area known as East Side Gallery, between two large train stations and beside the River Spree, is being revitalized with extensive construction.

Professional level paintings adorn the Berliner Mauer. The red man crosswalk symbol indicates this is in the old east German side of the city. When the wall was first constructed with barbed wire, people tried to escape across the river.

Central District of Berlin

The tall television tower, Fernsehturm, is in the central area of Berlin.

Bundestag

The burnt Reichstag was rebuilt as the Bundestag. A popular tourist destination, advance tickets are required.

Jewish Memorial

The Jewish Memorial is near the Brandenburg Gate. The USA embassy is nearby. Summer is the season for driving the distinctively east German Trabant car.

Brandenburg Gate

Historical pictures show the Brandenburg Gate marked the division between east and west Germany. Presently there are many embassies near this area.

Charles Bridge and Vltava River

Charles Bridge is a pedestrian bridge. Prague Castle is on the hill.

This section of the Vltava river is slow-moving and ideal for paddle boats.

Memorial To Victims Of Communism

This important memorial is a few steps from a tram stop, in a park near the funicular.

Prague Castle

The grounds and buildings of Prague Castle are extensive. This picture is from the top of Old Town hall toward Prague Castle, which is in the distance.

Looking back toward the city from inside Prague Castle.

Bazilika Petra and Old Town Square

Bazilika Petra in Prague Czech Republic is beautiful and not overly crowded with tourists.

Old Town square and the astronomical clock are tourist havens and a convenient meeting spot.

Prior personal housing is underneath the old town hall. Some of it has been excavated and reclaimed for tours.