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After more than 28 years of German division, the Berlin Wall fell almost overnight in November 1989, a historical event of global significance. Today, 20 years later, Germany, Europe and the whole world look back, in order to look forward. Experience history where it unfolded. You too can become a border-crosser and visit historical locations: St. Nicholas' Church in Leipzig, the path of the Wall, the numerous GDR museums in Thuringia or the legendary Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin and the capital which presents itself in a whole new light. Germany has become a country without borders, a destination for visitors from around the world. A country which is impressive in the way it connects the past, present and future. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Fall of the Wall," cities from Berlin to Leipzig will be hosting special festivals, exhibitions and events. Find an overview in our recent Press Release and click on the link below to download the brochure for the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall.

Just in time for 2009, the construction of the new Porsche Museum will be finished in December 2008 and it will open its brand new doors in 2009. The ambitious project is the central place that consolidates both historic and contemporary knowledge about everything concerning Porsche and makes it accessible to the public. In addition to a spacious exhibition area for the presentation of fascinating vehicles, both Porsche AG's historic archive and a Classic Workshop will be located in the new museum. The architecture and unique shape of the new building echoes the principles of Porsche.

 

A design revolution began 90 years ago - in the town of Weimar in Thuringia. The Bauhaus, arguably the most important and most influential school of design of the 20th century, was founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 in Weimar. The style became one of the most influential currents in Modernist architecture worldwide. Architects and designers such as its founders and leaders including Walter Grophius, Mies van Rohe or their followers such as Helmut Jahn influenced and changed the style of aesthetics and design not only in Germany, but around the world. Famous national landmarks on both sides of the Atlantic such as the Seagrams and PanAM building in New York; One Liberty Place in Philadelphia and Potsdamer Platz in Berlin are testament to their influence and lasting legacy. In 2009, to celebrate the anniversary, impressive exhibitions and outstanding events will take place in Weimar, Jena, Berlin, Dessau and Erfurt, for example the exhibition of sculptures and paintings by the famous Bauhaus artists such as Kandinsky, Klee and Itten from March 28th to May 7th in the New Museum in Weimar.