Berlin-Checkpoint

A Berlin Checkpoint was a designated crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, most famously Checkpoint Charlie. These points allowed authorized people—like diplomats, military personnel, and journalists—to move between the communist East and democratic West Berlin. They symbolized the division of Germany and the broader ideological conflict of the era. Today, Berlin’s checkpoints serve as historical landmarks, reminding us of the city's divided past and the eventual reunification.