This was a cool section of the Berlin wall that is still standing. Graffiti artists have done an amazing job with the different stories on each section of the wall. Sadly some people have defaced the artwork, but you can still make out the different stories each artist is trying to tell.
Hopefully the original artwork will be restored.
Berlin was my second stop in my Europe trip. The place I spent the most time was the Berlin Wall. I would sit in thought and reflection as to the events surrounding this monument.
The Berlin Wall was one of the most surprising and fun parts of my trip there. My impression of the wall, and Berlin in general, was from spy movies. You know, a grim, grey area lines by trench-coated guards and razorwire. But, today, the Berlin Wall is basically a massive mural that injects a shot of color into the heart of the city. You can find lots of people just hanging out, painting, admiring the wall, or lounging in the grass. The best part of the Wall is called the East Side Gallery and it’s pretty easy to find. Checkpoint Charlie is nearby as well and makes for a pretty cool visit for
