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The former capital building of communist East Germany will disappear completely on Friday. The city still hasn't decided on what will replace it.
The final remnant of the Palast der Republik -- a landmark of Communist East Berlin -- will be torn down this week.
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Many Germans insisted its presence was an affront to the victims of the Communist regime, but many East Berliners wanted the building to stay put.
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The site where the Palast der Republik stood is in the center of the reunified Berlin.
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In its place, the federal government has agreed to provide funding to build a replica of the Prussian Berlin City Palace.
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On Friday, a jury will select a design for the palace; several of the architects on the jury have already criticized the project guidelines for being too narrow and restrictive.
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The bronze-windowed Palast der Republik found a place in the hearts of many in Berlin. Others hated it.
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