The group visited Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between East and West Berlin. Here, the students learned about the history of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War, and how Checkpoint Charlie served as a symbol of the divide between East and West. They also saw the famous "You are leaving the American Sector" sign, which marked the boundary between the American and Soviet zones. The next landmark on the list was the Brandenburg Gate, one of the most famous landmarks in Germany. This iconic gate is a symbol of the country's unity and has played a significant role in the country's history. The students were able to learn about the gate's history, take photos, and walk around the area. The Reichstag, the German parliament building, was another significant landmark that the group visited. The students were fascinated by the architecture of the building and were very impressed walking around the glass dome, designed by Norman Foster, taking a self guided audio tour in German to recognize all the sights from the height of the dome. The Holocaust Memorial was a sobering and thought-provoking experience for the students. The memorial consists of a vast field of concrete slabs of varying heights, which visitors can walk through. The students learned about the Holocaust and the millions of Jews who lost their lives during this tragic period of history. The Stasi Museum was another landmark that provided a glimpse into the oppressive regime of East Germany, where people lived under constant surveillance. We particularly liked the fact that the building had been preserved exactly as it was when it was hurriedly vacated in 1989.
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