The socialist metropolis of East Berlin
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East Berlin is flourishing. The “capital” is evolving into a socialist metropolis. The construction of 14-storey tower blocks next to the Wall aims to send a clear signal to the West. The first foundation stones are laid here in January 1970.
In East Berlin city centre, meanwhile, city planners are creating a cult of the personality: a 19-metre-high statue of Lenin forms the centrepiece of the square named after the revolutionary leader. It was inaugurated by head of state, Walter Ulbricht.
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Berlin-Ost, Platz der Vereinten Nationen (damals Leninplatz)
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- 18
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- 52.5231223
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- 13.430304
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Berlin-Ost, Leipziger Straße
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- 5
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- 52.51078849
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- 13.39379311