Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

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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: No

Holocaust 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 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating 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 - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Beautifully done, thought provoking, inclusive, powerful…I learned so much. It was a very emotionally intense experience. Highly recommend! Admission is free to the interior, underground museum and there is only a small fee of €3 for the audio device. The staff was lovely and they also offer a free coat-check. I think I may have had a longer than usual wait time to enter, but that is to be expected with Berlin Marathon in just a few days. I didn’t take many photos, none from inside actually. I guess I was just too wrapped up in the experience, it was something I will never forget.
Scarlet Hamrick - 4 months ago

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5 Star Rating 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 - a month ago

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4 Star Rating Very somber and poignant. This installation is in the middle of Berlin City. It represents the fallen Jewish people that were murdered in the 2nd world war. Large concrete monoliths depict the volume of casualties within the Jewish community of the Third Reich in Germany. A very visual reminder and representation for future generations.
Zack Highfield - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Dont forget to visit the underground info museum, no entry fee, really amazing collections of letters and very well presented. There is also a small book store under all these stones.
Konstantina Tsonaka - 3 months ago

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