The Reichstag - Berlin, Germany, BE
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This is the Reichstag. A great building of the world located in the center of Berlin, Germany. It's the capitol building of Germany.
Waymark Code: WMDVY1
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 02/28/2012
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This is the Reichstag. A great building of the world located in the center of Berlin, Germany. It's the capitol building of Germany.
The Reichstag Commentary
1871 Declaration of the German Empire
1884 to 1894 Construction of the Reichstag by Paul Wallot
28 February, 1933 Fire destorys main hall
May 1945 Soviet flag flies at the Reichstag, symbolizing the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
1957 to 1972 Building simplified and renovated for use by the West German Parliament
2 December, 1990 First meeting-place for new Bundestag of reunited Germany
23 June, 1995 Wrapped by Christo
1995 to 1999 Renovation by Norman Foster including new glass and steel dome
19 April, 1999 Building reopens with new dome.
22 November, 2010 Roof and dome closed to visitors due to apparent terrorit threat
City, State or City, Country: Berlin, Germany
Year Built: 884 to 1894, 1957 to 1972, 1995 to 1999
Architect: Paul Wallot, Norman Foster
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