Berghain, Berlin’s much loved techno institution is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. A mecca for international ravers and a mainstay for locals, it’s often called “the church” in reference to the party lasting all the way through to Sunday.

An exhibition of artworks inspired by the club has been launched to mark the anniversary, which also draws on details taken from the memoir of the club’s notorious tattooed bouncer Sven Marquardt – second only to “Berlin” when typing Berghain in Google search.

Marquardt and his team are famous for their strict door policy, and are known to turn punters away with a shake of the head, often after they’ve spent hours in the queue. Numerous journalists have written guidance on how to get in, but some would argue that the uncertainty is part of the magic.

The club’s no-photos inside policy is also vehemently enforced, with bouncers known to confiscate cameras or eject clubbers who flaunt the rules.

Berghain is a place of mystery, discovery but beyond all, a place for a really good party. If you’ve visited over the past 10 years we want to hear from you. Do you have a tribute for the club? Has it inspired you? Or maybe you just want to share a story of a great night out.

If you have any before and after photos we’d love to see them too, upload your contributions using the blue buttons on this article. Alternatively you can tweet your photos at @guardianworld. Please note we will not publish any photos submitted from inside the club.

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