Checkpoint Charlie was a famous border crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Established in 1961, it served as a symbol of the division between the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). The checkpoint was heavily guarded and became a focal point for espionage and defection attempts. Today, Checkpoint Charlie is a popular tourist attraction, featuring a replica of the original guardhouse and informative displays about its historical significance. Visitors can learn about the tense standoffs that occurred here and the broader context of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War.