Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Fragment 22, a preserved piece of the Berlin Wall gifted by the city of Berlin to Manila in 2014, now stands as a striking tangible symbol of freedom and shared democratic ideals. Although the Berlin Wall once served as a physical and ideological barrier in Europe, fragments like this one have been repurposed across the world to commemorate the victory of liberty over division.

In Manila, the presence of Fragment 22 brings that global narrative into a local context, reminding Filipinos and visitors alike of the universal aspiration for unity, human rights, and the dignity of the individual. The Berlin Wall fragment was unveiled in 2020 at the Kartilya ng Katipunan Monument in the Bonifacio Shrine, a site deeply intertwined with the Philippines’ own historic pursuit of independence.

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