Opening of the Falkenstein border crossing

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November 13 1989
Probstzella (Gera district, now Thuringia)/Lauenstein (Bavaria) border crossing
Created By: Grenzpolizeiinspektion Ludwigsstadt

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The opening of the new border crossing between Lauenstein, a part of the Bavarian city Ludwigsstadt, and the Thuringian town of Probstzella. The border crossing was opened to pedestrian and road traffic on 12 and 13 November, 1989, respectively. The photo was taken near Falkenstein cliff, after which the border crossing was named.

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flag of the GDR, inner German border, member of the People's Police, opening of the border, policeman (FRG), Trabant (car), warning sign

People/Organizations

Federal Border Guard

Places

Lauenstein, Lauenstein/Probstzella border crossing, Probstzella

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