Glienicke Bridge

　　Glienicke Bridge is located in the Potsdam area of Germany and is named after the once nearby small Glienicke Manor, which now houses Glienicke Palace. This grand bridge spans the Havel River, connecting Berlin and Potsdam.

　　The bridge served as the dividing line between West Berlin and East Germany—the end of West Berlin and the beginning of East Germany. Starting in 1952, a pass was required to cross this former “Bridge of Unity.” Before November 18, 1989, it functioned as a border checkpoint between East and West Germany. On February 11, 1986, the bridge gained global attention due to a sensational spy exchange incident. After the historic turning point, a memorial was erected on the bridge, and on November 10, 1999, the bronze sculpture “Nike 89” was unveiled in a grand ceremony to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.

　　Situated between Berlin and Potsdam, Glienicke Bridge offers visitors a unique vantage point over the Havel River. Strolling through the lush woods nearby, you may occasionally spot castles, churches, or pavilions dotting the landscape.

　　Glienicker Brücke Must-visit reason: Germany’s most famous “Spy Bridge” Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Germany[Germany] Province/State: Brandenburg [Brandenburg] City: Potsdam [Potsdam]