Reading of the Biographies of Those Who Died at the Berlin Wall (1961–1989)
The Berlin Wall cut right through the heart of the city. It separated streets and neighborhoods, families, and friends. The violence at the border destroyed many lives. 140 people lost their lives at the Berlin Wall.
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The biographies of all the victims will be read aloud at the Berlin Wall Memorial on this year’s anniversary of the Wall’s construction.
This series of events highlights the names and personal stories of those who died at the Berlin border fortifications and keeps their memory alive.
This event is part of the special program marking the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Wall.
Funded by the Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media and the LOTTO Foundation Berlin
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Dates
August 2026
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