On November 9, 2019, this memorial site "Old GDR Border - Stones help to remember" was inaugurated for the anniversary "30 years of the opening of the border". A piece of the original border fence has been preserved here.

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May 25, 2020

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The former border fence suddenly appears in the middle of the surrounding pine forest. The memorial is located on the old patrol route of the GDR border guards.

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January 4, 2021

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At the memorial, the separation from Germany can be seen clearly and out of nowhere. You get really thoughtful. For our children in particular, it is history to touch.

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