In pictures: Berlin Wall protest

A builder works on the Berlin Wall, Germany — Image caption,
Protesters have forced builders removing a historic section of the Berlin Wall to stop work.

A view of the building site on one side of the Berlin Wall

Developers were taking down part of the wall to allow access to a riverside plot where they are building luxury flats.

Protesters stand in front of the Berlin Wall, Germany

Some 300 protesters came so close to the wall that building work could no longer continue. One of the banners read: "Is culture worthless?"

Protesters scuffle with police at the Berlin Wall

Some of those demonstrating scuffled with police but there were no reported arrests.

Part of the Berlin Wall's East Side Gallery, Germany

This section of the wall is known as the East Side Gallery.

A man and baby stand in front of the Berlin Wall

Since German reunification, the stretch of the wall has been kept as a historical monument, becoming an open air gallery painted with colourful artwork.

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