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October 17, 2014

5 free things to do in Berlin

By GEIR MOULSON
Associated Press

BERLIN — In January 1989, then-East German leader Erich Honecker declared that the Berlin Wall could stand for another century. Less than 10 months later the border was open, and soon Berliners were in a hurry to tear down the 155-kilometer (96-mile) barrier. However, there's still plenty to see of the Cold War past as Berlin marks the 25th anniversary of the Wall's fall. Many of the historical sites are free, though you'll need to take advantage of Berlin's efficient and inexpensive transport network — or rent a bike — to get around a city that still lacks a single center and whose sights are widely spread.

WHERE THE WALL STILL STANDS


 
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