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East Side Gallery
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Mühlenstr.10243 Berlin
Neighbourhood: Friedrichshain
030 2517159
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Price Range:
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€
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for East Side Gallery
12 reviews in English
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Review from Alexandra M.
5/7/2012 21 photos
Beautiful art on the biggest part of the Berlin Wall. There is a chunk that was moved to allow the O2 is still there, just behind it.
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Review from Joni S.
1/24/2012 12 photos
Don't forget to cross the wall to the West though. A lot less drab. The east-side felt cold and depressing.
A must do when in Berlin. Walk as much of the wall as you can. The artwork really is amazing. -
Review from Maria G.
Berlin
4/24/2012
The best place in Berlin
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Review from Ed U.
"MR. GORBACHEV, TEAR DOWN YOUR WALL!!"
...exclaimed Reagan in 1987, and down it came a couple of years later. Except for this 1.3-km section that stands as the world's longest piece of public art as well as a memorial for the freedom that the 1989 demolition represented. One reason I came to Berlin was to see what was left of the wall. Not much remains except for a small stretch near Checkpoint Charlie and then this longer section that has one mural after another making some one statement or another (see various photos).
It's most definitely worth the stroll as some are quite arresting. others a bit baffling. The most famous has to be the mural of the infamous kiss between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honecker as tour buses congregate around that one the most (see photo). Make sure to check out the back side of the wall where graffiti artists have taken over. In fact, I captured one with a black spray can contributing his art to the jumbled patterns. Take the S-Bahn to Ostbahnhof station. It's free.Listed in: "Ich bin ein Berliner (I Am a…
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Review from Alea G.
12/13/2011
I love Berlin. It's a fascinating City. Both times I visited, I left wanting more. There is so much to see in Berlin and you're inevitably going to see a lot of the Berlin Wall (if gift shops if not during your sight seeing). The East Side Gallery, however, tops my list. The artwork is both thought-provoking and amazing. It's also a great walk and doesn't strain the wallets of us budget travelers. Don't miss it.
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Review from Ben M.
5/3/2011
I am a lover of all things street art and this is just about as good as it gets. Famous, incredibly talented work. Intelligent. Political. Inspiring.
The East Side Gallery is all of the above.
Of all the "staple" Berlin landmarks I went to, this was my favorite. It's a good walk from Mitte and it's nearly as crowded as Check Point Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Also, this is how I found the reggae/hip hop club Yaam, while walking to ESG.
I recommend walking along the canal from the north to get down to the East Side Gallery. It's a bit of a walk from the Berliner Dom, but well worth it. As you walk from N to S along the wall, at the southern end, you will get to the Oberbaumbrucke which is the famous prisoner exchange bridge. When you cross over the bridge, you will be in a youth/artist neighborhood. The street art, graffiti and food in this area is not to be missed. For the New Yorkers out there, this area of Berlin is equivalent to the East Village or Lower East Side. -
Review from Eve C.
9/21/2010
Seeing the remains of the Berlin Wall contained in the East Side Gallery is a must-do for any visitors to this awesome city! It's part of all the sightseeing bus tours, in case you're not brave enough to find it yourself.
This blocks-long section of the Wall is broken up into hundreds of different murals and painting done by artists from around the world. They're all in great condition, and the area is cordoned off, along with some "official" explanations, so you can get all the pictures and info you want.
The Gallery is definitely a unique experience, and really gives you an idea of the immense scale of the Wall. You don't want to miss it.Listed in: An American Takes Germany!
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Review from Sarah D.
5/21/2011 4 photos
Why would someone come to Berlin and not see the wall? I mean, it's THE wall. Sure, there are remnants of the old Mauer scattered throughout Berlin, but this is the absolute best section. Covered in some of the world's most amazing street art, it's history and art all rolled up into one, long, reach-out-and-touch-it package.
Flanked on both ends by U-Bahn stations, the East Side Gallery is easily accessible, so there are no excuses not to visit. So come down, enjoy a leisurely stroll, and enjoy some great, political art.Listed in: Berlin
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Review from Stephanie S.
9/18/2010 1 photo
If you want to see a piece of the Berlin Wall, this is the piece to see. The length of this section is over a km and gives an impression of the scale of the wall.
Surprisingly, the paintings are large scale and bright. They are in good condition, and many seem to have been restored. No two paintings are alike. The murals are of diverse styles and subject matter.
On a humorous note, we were lost of the way here. The diver of the car stopped in front of several heavily graffitied walls thinking that he had found it. I don't think he had anticipated how enormous this section of the wall is. -
Review from joyce k.
12/1/2010
East Side Gallery is a little bit of a trek from central Berlin but come on - you have to go and see the remains. Take some pics with the art along the walls, there's definitely interesting pictures.
TIP: Bring a sharpie - you will be able to write your name and a message on a part of the wall and be tattooed on this historical site forever! -
Review from Robert K.
7/9/2011
THE Wall and great street art, much with awesome political messages all at the same time!
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Review from Ræchel O.
12/13/2010
If you're in Berlin, you must visit the East Side Gallery! It's amazing to view such beautiful artwork on a wall that brought so much pain and suffering. I enjoy grabbing a beer at one of the local convenience shops with some friends and sipping that while talking and walking through the East Side Gallery.
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