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The Berlin Wall

Original segments of the Berlin Wall on the banks of the Moselle in Schengen with the painting of a blue dove of peace.

As powerful symbols of Europe’s reunification, two original segments of the Berlin Wall are prominently displayed in the symbolic heart of Schengen, near the Museum. One was a gift from the Berlin Senate in 2010; the other, added in 2015, features a peace dove and a portrait of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the […]

Place des Étoiles

Three cylindrical stone columns adorned with colorful stars stand amid flagpoles displaying international flags. The scene is serene and bright.

The Place des Étoiles in Schengen is a symbolic meeting point celebrating Europe without borders. Here, visitors find original segments of the Berlin Wall, the Columns of Nations monument representing Schengen member states, and the flags of all Schengen countries. Each flag is paired with a plaque on the ground, marking the country’s name in […]

Monument Schengen Agreement

Three rust-colored metal panels with star cutouts stand upright in a garden. Each displays a glass-encased plaque with text. Green hedges surround the area.

Erected in 1997, the monument features three tall steel columns, each bearing a star to represent the first signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement. The monument commemorates the signing of the historic agreement on 14 June 1985, which took place nearby on the cruise ship M.S. Princesse Marie-Astrid. This site serves as a powerful symbol […]

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