Picture souvenirs display of Berlin images. Quite a number of street-sellers and shops, situated mostly around Checkpoint Charlie, offers "reliquia - reliquiorum" of what was once DDR (Deutche Demokratische Republik). It is nothing but worthless trash! Do not waste your time and money here. DDR was created for one reason only, to punnish Germans even more, I am really glad it finally disappeared, for good. I have described in my Local Customs tip how the East Berlin pedestrian crossing lights created a sort of cult enthusiasm for the little figure known as Ampelmann. So popular is he that he has his own shop, where you can buy a multitude of items adorned with the little fellow or with his mate, Ampelfrau.  I have described in my Local Customs tip how the East Berlin pedestrian crossing lights created a sort of cult enthusiasm for the little figure known as Ampelmann. So popular is he that he has his own shop, where you can buy a multitude of items adorned with the little fellow or with his mate, Ampelfrau.