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Eastside Gallery

The East Side Gallery is a famous open-air art gallery located along a remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany. It features murals and paintings created by artists from around the world, symbolizing freedom, peace, and the end of division. Originally built in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin, the wall was heavily decorated after its fall in 1989, transforming into a visitors’ monument and cultural space. The gallery represents a powerful reminder of history, unity, and artistic expression, drawing millions of visitors who come to see its vibrant murals and reflect on Germany’s past.