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Architecture

Demolished treasures from East Germany

The former East Germany made significant contributions to modern architecture. Today, they would be historical landmarks full of insights into life in the GDR. But many have been lost.

A view through the window of the Palace of the Republic, with the East German emblem

The Palace of the Republic, home to the East German parliament, no longer exists

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Berlin Receives Keys to Renovated Neues Museum

After 11 years of renovation to repair damage from World War II, Berlin's Neues Museum was unveiled Thursday, March 5. It will open to the public in October. (05.03.2009) 

Amid Squabbling, Berlin to Reveal Imperial Palace Design

A 15-member jury is scheduled to announce the winning design for the reconstruction of Berlin's former imperial palace on Friday. As with all steps in this project, that decision is sure to attract controversy. (27.11.2008) 

Berlin's Demolished Socialist Palace is Revived in Dubai

Tearing down the socialist Palace of the Republic - once dubbed the "Palazzo Prozzo" by the East Berliners -- is bringing handsome profits for scrap firm operators involved in its demolishment. (11.08.2008) 

Interbau: The Modernization of Germany

The international architecture exhibit Interbau, which opened on July 6, 1957 in Berlin's Hansa neighborhood, came to be seen as a tangible example of Germany's modernization and a side effect of the Cold War. (06.07.2007) 

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