The Glienicke Bridge, also known as Agent's Bridge in GDR times and is world-famous, as captured secret agents were regularly exchanged here between West and East. Back then, the border between West Berlin and the GDR ran right in the middle of the bridge. The steel bridge spans the Havel and connects the Berlin district of Wannsee with the state capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam. Night view, panorama Since November 10, 1989, one day after the fall of the Wall, the border crossing has been reopened to all people. Königstraße/Berliner Strasse, Berlin, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
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The Glienicke Bridge, also known as Agent's Bridge in GDR times and is world-famous, as captured secret agents were regularly exchanged here between West and East. Back then, the border between West Berlin and the GDR ran right in the middle of the bridge. The steel bridge spans the Havel and connects the Berlin district of Wannsee with the state capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam. Night view, panorama Since November 10, 1989, one day after the fall of the Wall, the border crossing has been reopened to all people. Königstraße/Berliner Strasse, Berlin, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

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Jul 17, 2026

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