Sign "Leaving the American Sector"
The famous "You are leaving the American Sector" sign stood at the Checkpoint Charlie border crossing on Friedrichstraße. The inscription was in English, Russian, French, and German, marking the border between East and West Berlin. Between 1961 and 1990, Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most famous border crossings in the divided city and became a worldwide symbol of the Cold War.
Berlin Bear
The Berlin Bear is the traditional heraldic animal of the capital and has shaped the cityscape since the 13th century. The well-known bear sculpture on today's A115 near Dreilinden was created by sculptor Renée Sintenis. The bronze monument stands near the former Dreilinden-Drewitz checkpoint and depicts a young bear standing on its hind legs with outstretched front paws. The figure is about 1.6 meters high, and together with the pedestal, the monument reaches a total height of about four meters.
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