Did you know?
Friedrichsstraße has a turbulent history: it was the scene of numerous battles, a trading center for precious stones and gold, and a center for prostitution. With the construction of the train station in 1882, Friedrichstraße gained further importance. With the construction of the Berlin Wall, the military border crossing Checkpoint Charlie was built right in the middle of the street. The exhibition in the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) commemorates the many sad fates that shaped this place for years. Today, it is a major Berlin landmark and attracts tourists from all over the world.
