Roots EarthBerlin, Germany
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous crossing point of the Berlin Wall, where Allied and Soviet tanks faced off in October 1961. A replica guard booth, the warning sign, and an open-air exhibition now mark this Cold War flashpoint on Friedrichstrasse.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Checkpoint Charlie, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 52.5075, 13.39028