Last Day of the Republic

The Palast der Republik (Palace of the Republic) opened in 1976 as a meeting place for the East German people and an emblem of the future. The building's dazzling public lobby, surrounded by... Read allThe Palast der Republik (Palace of the Republic) opened in 1976 as a meeting place for the East German people and an emblem of the future. The building's dazzling public lobby, surrounded by several tiers, was once the center of East Berlin's social life. Later, thousands of citi... Read allThe Palast der Republik (Palace of the Republic) opened in 1976 as a meeting place for the East German people and an emblem of the future. The building's dazzling public lobby, surrounded by several tiers, was once the center of East Berlin's social life. Later, thousands of citizens demonstrated against the planned demolition and hoped the building would be protected... Read all