Image portfolio category: Berlin Leipzig Dresden Prague photos

Picture: Marienborn GDR border checkpoint tower » Filename: DdrMarienbornC7822.jpg

The main observation tower at the former Marienborn border checkpoint on the Hannover to Berlin motorway (A2 autobahn). This site is now the Memorial to Divided Germany or Gedenkstätte Deutsche Teilung.

It's possible to visit the remains of the GDR border on a remarkable guided tour from the town of Helmstedt. Read my article or go to www.grenzdenkmaeler.de.

Inside this tower, the Kommandant had a bird's eye view over the entire complex, which stood next to the autobahn around 1 mile (1.5km) inside the territory of the GDR. Millions of cars, trucks and other traffic were processed here on their way into or out of the the GDR. Citizens from western countries could generally pass in either direction, but nearly all those living on the eastern side were forbidden to go anywhere near this checkpoint, let alone pass through into the West. The restrictions ended in late 1989, and today the former Iron Curtain is an invisible line within unified Germany and the European Union.

About the photos

This image is from the portfolio of Aidan O'Rourke photographer writer website publisher. Most images are copyright Aidan O'Rourke and may be available as prints or high resolution files. Some images are by other artists, and are published with their approval, or are included in reviews of their work.

The portfolio contains a wide range of themes and image formats. The images are used to illustrate articles on this site, and to provide information about the subjects depicted.

Not all images on this site are available as prints or high resolution files. Every photo request needs to be pre-approved by me first. If there are any restrictions or if the picture is not my copyright, then I will refer you to the relevant photographer, artist or organisation who should be able to help you, or simply follow the link to their website.

For further information about any image on this site, please contact me.

Enquire about this image

Click to enlarge

Back

Title:	Marienborn GDR border checkpoint tower
Filename:	DdrMarienbornC7822.jpg
Technical details:	Fuji Finepix S3
Date created:	2007-08-22
Date uploaded to the site:	2007-09-04
Copyright:	See title or image watermark
Available as a print?	Yes, should be, subject to approval. Please contact using the enquiry form
Available as a high res file?	Yes, should be, subject to approval. Please contact.

Enquiry form

Most images on this site are available as a canvas or photographic print or a digital image file for immediate order. More on the Enquiry / Pricing page.

Upcoming Events

City Photo Walks Manchester
Sat 11 Feb 1.30-5pm (full)
Sat 18 Feb 9.30-1pm
Sat 18 Feb 1.30-5pm (full)
Sat 10 Mar 1.30-5pm

City Photo Walks Liverpool
Sat 3 Mar 1.30-5pm
Sat 28 Apr 1.30-5pm

To book, please contact

Keywords: GDR, division of Germany, divided Germany, history of post-war Germany, German Democratic Republic, DDR, Berlin Wall information, GDR border