World Tourism Directory

The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is a wall that is very historic and famous in the world, which was established on August 13, 1961 by East Germany's communist government under the leadership of Walter Ulbricht. And this wall is made of concrete barrier built by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) which separated West Berlin and East Berlin and other eastern German regions, making an enclave of West Berlin.

The history of the construction of this wall is due in 1949 to 1961 was more than 2 million people fled East Germany through Berlin. Thus making the East German economy into oversized, because most people who are young who escaped. So secretly and suddenly the wall was built.

In November 2009 this is a celebration of 20 years end of the rule "strong" this dividing wall. And now the wall is known as one of the very historic walls that once existed in the world.

Neues Museum or "New Museum"

Neues Museum or "New Museum" is a very famous museum in the world. The museum is located on the north Altes Museum on Museum Island, Berlin, Germany was built between the years 1843 to 1855. Then at the beginning of World War II in 1939, this museum was closed and suffered severe damage caused by bombing Berlin. After it takes about 10 years for reconstruction and re-design is a complex and intelligent by British architect David Chipperfield, without losing the classic feel of the building should be adjusted even if current technological developments. Then the museum was officially reopened in October 2009 and received RIBA European Award 2010 for architecture.
So this building can be categorized as one of the best buildings in the world.

St Pancras Railway Station or St Pancras International Train Terminal

St Pancras Railway Station or St Pancras International Train Terminal is one of the largest railway station in the world. Stasuin is located in central London, England. This railway was opened to the public in 1868 by the Midland Railway. And when opened, Barlow train shed roof is a single-span arch in the world. According to news there, the train station is a station of the most beautiful in the world, making it one of the best buildings in the world.