Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also called the Holocaust Memorial is an undulating 4.7 acre monument consisting of a grid of 2,711 concrete slabs (stalae) of varying height. Completed in December 2004 and dedicated on May 10, 2005, it is a place that will make an indelible impact on you.
While Peter Eisenman, the New York architect who designed the memorial, denies having any intention of the memorial resembling a burial site, many visitors do sense a resemblance to a cemetery or rows upon rows of coffins. However, this is an abstract memorial that can symbolize a very dark time and event in many different to different people.
The important thing is to remember, respect the many Jews who lost their lives in unspeakable ways during this dark time and to learn how small acts of discrimination and violence can quickly lead to much great atrocities.
As you venture deep into this memorial, take time to reflect and try to understand the great loss that was inflicted on people no different that you and I.
During your visit it is important to visit the underground Place of Information situated at the eastern edge. There you will find a timeline of events and much more detail and insight into the holocaust. There are themed rooms where you will find photographs, biographies, letters and even personal items of some of the families that suffered.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoHolocaust Memorial Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 2639430
Official Website: Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial Reviews
Rated out of 5
A very creative idea by American designer, the place feels like a maze of memory. Thousands of concrete blocks rise and fall, forming narrow paths that lead you up and down hills, evoking confusion and reflection.
On Google Maps, it looks like a strange, gray grid, but in person, it’s a haunting emotional space. It doesn’t explain history; it makes you feel its weight.
NANA DESIGN - a week ago
It feels weird leaving a review for a memorial like this. But it definitely is an interesting place, memorable. There's also a museum nearby, where the holocaust is described. There are letters of people who've been killed by the nazis. Some of them are just heartbreaking. It's tragic that people are capable of such cruelty.
Daniel - in the last week
This place feels so surreal while walking through it, it was a really strange feeling. I was struggling to find any informational plaques for a while, they're all in one corner that I just happened to check last.
There was also a convenient map for other memorials in the area.
Leo Wynia - 4 months ago
Great monument, just made a quick stop because lack of time. See there a lot of groups with guides, need to come back one day and listen whole story of it. Did not realise how tall those blocks are, i guess some of them are more than 4m tall
Lukas Lisauskas - 4 months ago
Truly remarkable place. Brings lot of different emotions. Makes you think deeply. About humans, destruction, love, losts in space and time.
ljupka mirkovic dubajic - 2 months ago
Directions
How to get to Holocaust Memorial by S-Bahn, U-Bahn
Nearest S-Bahn, U-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S25, S25, S26, U55
Nearest S-Bahn, U-Bahn Station(s): Brandenburger Tor
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