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Berlin Wall: Are the Souvenirs Genuine?

Published February 15, 2026, 09:33

The article examines the growing market for fragments of the Berlin Wall as souvenirs and investigates their authenticity. Thirty years after the fall of the Wall, the fragments remain in demand, sold in souvenir shops and online. While much of the Wall was demolished, sections of it remain in historical sites such as the Berlin Wall Memorial and the East Side Gallery. However, the supply of fragments in trade is significant, raising questions about their authenticity. The company Urban Products Sacha GmbH, the main supplier of authentic pieces, confirms that there are fake pieces made of plaster, but the majority of those offered are genuine. The company offers certificates of authenticity for the concrete pieces, which are often painted afterwards to make them more attractive. The demand for fragments of the Wall has decreased in recent years, but Urban Products still has a significant stock, including entire sections of the Wall that have been shipped around the world. The article highlights the complexity of the souvenir market and the need to verify authenticity.