Palace of Tears

Palace of Tears

Tucked away next to Friedrichstrasse Station, the Palace of Tears was originally a border crossing-point between East Germany and West Berlin, and was so named because it was the scene of so many painful farewells. Today the former departure hall is a moving museum that uses film, interviews and other material to provide a powerful insight into daily life in a divided city.
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For an evening of glamour, head to the Friedrichstadt-Palast. The largest theatre in Europe boasts everything from acrobatics to stage shows, and creates spectacular scenes with cutting-edge technology. Once a...

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