Saturday, November 8, 2014

Berlin Wall segments around the world

 

FOXNEWS


Nov. 9 marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But if you’re a cash-strapped history buff, you don’t have to go to Berlin to witness a slice of communist memorabilia.

Since the fall, parts of the infamous 90-mile long concrete divider have been scattered around the globe. Whether sold as mementos or installed as public monuments, these concrete slabs are Cold War relics worth a second look. 


Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA
A ten-segment long portion of the Berlin Wall stands tall in Los Angeles, the longest stretch of wall outside the city of Berlin.   (Reuters) - From: FoxNews.com

Kingson, JamaicaKingson, Jamaica
At the Jamaica Military Museum in Kingston, a 12-foot section of the wall features a painted mural of Olympic champion Usain Bolt.     (Reuters)

Richmond, London, U.K.Richmond, London, U.K.
A section of the Wall outside the German School in Richmond, London.     (Reuters)

Brussels, BelgiumBrussels, Belgium
A section of  the Berlin Wall stands near the European Parliament in Brussels.     (Reuters)

Simi Valley, CaliforniaSimi Valley, California
Painted with flowers and butterflies, a piece of the Berlin Wall has been on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum since 1990.   (Reuters)

KoreaKorea
Berlin Square in Seoul. (Reuters)

Culver City, CaliforniaCulver City, California
This colorful wall section was painted by French-born, Berlin-based artist Thierry Noir. It stands outside of  The Wende Museum and Archive of the Cold War in Culver City, California. (Reuters)

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaBuenos Aires, Argentina
A garden sculpture with history: Inside the San Martin palace which serves as headquarters to Argentina's Foreign Ministry. (Reuters)

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