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This article is dedicated to geographical aspects of identity transformations that were faced by citizens of Berlin after reunion of Germany. The purpose was to research the processes of territory identity transformation of Berliners and changes that occurred in the society after the unification of Germany, especially in the capital. The emphasis is placed on identification of the changes that happened in the minds of Berliners, in perception of the western and eastern parts of the city during the research period. Such features have a strong influence on formation of the Berlin image in citizens’ and also at guests’ minds. The paper is based on materials of the field research conducted in February 2015 in Berlin, that included mental maps and interviews. Basic elements of the urban landscape, which form perception of the city by its inhabitants, were defined. Particular attention was paid to the presence and significance of the border between West and East Berlin in the minds of people. It’s shown, that even after 25 years of the city reunion the border still exists and is comparable in importance to other elements of the urban landscape.