English

In the history of various cities, one can observe many examples of turning points that remind us of these cities’ political, cultural, or economic situation. They represent borderline situations that can still be seen today, even after many decades. The indication of certain break is, on the one hand, a demonstration of an end and, on the other, a declaration of a new beginning. It is the transition from one era to another, the crossing of an often invisible border.

History cannot be erased

However, even the most noticeable new beginning is not necessarily the abolishment of the past. One cannot be totally separated from history’s accomplishments (or its burdens); the least one can do is to try to escape, ignore or, in the worst-case scenario, – annihilate it.

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Quelle: http://public-history-weekly.oldenbourg-verlag.de/3-2015-35/wroclaw-re-read/