How does this artwork elucidate its Symbolism?
It is a monument dedicated to freedom of conscience and to immigration with the spirit of Europeanism.
The original Bohemian Church otherwise Bethlehem Church was built between 1733 and 1735 in the middle of the Friedrichstadt (now the Mitte district) of Berlin, representing one of the most positive chapters of relations between Germany and Bohemia. Thanks to King Frederick William I of Prussia, Czech refugees leaving their homeland for religious reasons were admitted to the Friedrichstadt district of Berlin. It was a monument to the tolerance pervading the foundation of the Prussian State.
In 1943, it was badly damaged by bombing. Later, in 1963, the church was demolished and the site incorporated into the facilities of Checkpoint Charlie.
Europeanism freedom of conscience Checkpoint Charlie Friedrichstadt Berlin Mitte Bohemia immigration Frederick William I of Prussia Prussian State tolerance Prussia Germany refugee Czech