Thirty years after it fell, Berlin Wall lives on in parks, squares and souvenirs
When euphoric Germans clambered on top of the Wall on Nov. 9, 1989, smashing it with hammers to break it up, it was hard to imagine the physical symbol of division having a future.
But it has since become an export hit. Segments of the Wall have been sent off around the world as state gifts and tourists visiting Berlin often buy brightly-colored pieces of rock that sellers say were once part of the Wall. Some come with authenticity certificates, although their legitimacy can still be questioned.
Sections of the Wall - which have been erected in countries including the United States, Ukraine and Russia - are a major tourist attraction in Berlin.
Seeing the East Side Gallery - a section of the Wall that artists painted in 1990 and which still stands - is a must-do for visitors.
