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Memorial stone commemorating the opening of the border on January 19, 1990

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Memorial stone commemorating the opening of the border on January 19, 1990

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Memorial stone commemorating the opening of the border on January 19, 1990

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  • Location: Witzenhausen, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    July 31, 2025

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    Below Hanstein Castle runs the border between Thuringia and Hesse, which has existed since 1945 and was impenetrable for a long time.
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    April 24, 2022

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    The inscription invites you to think about the time. 💡🧐
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    Location: Witzenhausen, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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