Berlin Wall
barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
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Summary
Berlin Wall is a cordon[1]. It draws 71,335 Wikipedia views per month (cordon category, ranking #1 of 6).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: East Berlin[3]
- Country: German Democratic Republic[4]
- Instance of: destroyed building or structure[5], defense line[6], separation barrier[7]
- Commissioned by: German Democratic Republic[8]
- Named after: Berlin[9]
- Made from material: reinforced concrete[10]
- Part of: Iron Curtain[11], Inner German border[12]
- Commons category: Berlin Wall[13]
- Said to be the same as: Anti-Fascist Protection Rampart[14]
- Has part(s): Wall of Fame im Mauerpark[15], Checkpoint Bravo[16], Border crossing Nedlitz[17], Checkpoint Charlie[18], Bornholmer Straße border crossing[19], B96 border crossing[20], Q119847727[21], Q119849002[22]
- Inception: August 13, 1961[23]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: September 11, 2001[24]
- Participated in conflict: Cold War[25]
- Significant event: construction of the Berlin Wall[26], fall of the Berlin Wall[27]
- Official website: https://www.stiftung-berliner-mauer.de/de/stiftung/karte-der-erinnerungsorte[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Berlin Wall[29]
- Commons gallery: Berlin Wall[30]
- Described by source: Pax Leksikon[31], Dresdner Hefte[32]
- Heritage designation: cultural heritage monument in Berlin[33]
- Nickname: Schandmauer[34]
- Has characteristic: Fighting mission of the FDJ[35], tourist attraction[36]
- Native label: Berliner Mauer[37], Antifaschistischer Schutzwall[38]
- Different from: Berlin Customs Wall[39]
- Length: 155 km[40]
- Height: 3.60 m[41]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Berlin Wall include fall of the it[42], a historical event[43], in German Democratic Republic[44] and Mauerpark[45], a park[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1994[48].
Why It Matters
Berlin Wall has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] It is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for it include fall of the it[42], a historical event[43], in German Democratic Republic[44] and Mauerpark[45], a park[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1994[48].