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7-Jun-2014 T.A.LeRoy

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church at the Busy Ku'damm

Berlin, Germany

The Gedächtniskirche is the symbolic center of West Berlin, an anti-war memorial to peace and reconciliation.
Following allied bombing during WWII, the original, west Tower has remained standing as a ruin and is hauntingly named the “hollow tooth” as it is literally an empty husk.
Immediately recognizable and located at the start of the busy shopping district which includes the Tauentzienstrasse and Ku’damm,
this is the only building on the square which was spared by the bombing and deliberately preserved as a part ruin. (source: Berlin Tourist Info)

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Dennis Hoyne22-Jul-2014 02:37
I agree with Frank and Sam, I love this shot with the contrasting architecture. I was there about 13 years ago and don't recall those newer buildings in close proximity.
Frank Brault21-Jul-2014 19:17
A terrific juxtaposition of architectures. V
Sam_C21-Jul-2014 07:03
Great shot, contrasting blend of architecture! V++
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