Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from today under the theme "Preserve Freedom!" as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and many fear democracy is under attack.

Tens of thousands of people celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany’s capital on with open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country’s most historic days on November 9 1989.

Germany's capital hosted open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country's most historic days in the 20th century. View on euronews

Pieces of the Wall, well and thoroughly graffitied, are scattered around the city, preserved in both prominent plazas and hidden corners.