„Wiedervereinigung“, Hildegard Leest, 1962

A statue of two people holding hands — Photo: Senatskanzlei/Planert

The memorial “Wiedervereinigung” (Reunification) is located in the small park on the corner of Liesenstrasse and Chausseestrasse. Made of roughly hewn shell limestone, the memorial was designed by the artist Hildegard Leest and put up in 1962. Concrete personal experience governs the language of its form and conveys to today’s viewers how the political situation was perceived in the first few years after the West Berlin border had been sealed off.

Map of Memorial Sites

The Berlin Wall has disappeared from the cityscape. This map highlights places in today’s urban landscape that serve as reminders of the Berlin Wall. These include memorial sites, informational panels, exhibitions, and artworks. The map provides insight into historical events, personal stories, and the varying forms of expression within the culture of remembrance.