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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe: A Field of Remembrance

A powerful and moving Holocaust memorial in Berlin, inviting reflection on the past and serving as a constant reminder of the atrocities of the Nazi regime.

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The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial, is a poignant tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Located in the heart of Berlin, near the Brandenburg Gate, it comprises a field of 2,711 concrete stelae of varying heights, inviting contemplation and remembrance.

A brief summary to Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Allow ample time to explore both the field of stelae and the underground Information Center for a comprehensive understanding of the memorial.
  • Be respectful while visiting the memorial. It is a place of remembrance and contemplation.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the ground in the stelae field is uneven.
  • Visit other nearby memorials to victims of the Nazis to gain a broader perspective on the Holocaust.
  • Consider visiting at night for a different, more somber experience of the stelae field.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The Memorial is easily accessible via public transport. The closest U-Bahn and S-Bahn station is Brandenburger Tor. Take the U55 U-Bahn line or the S1, S2, or S25 S-Bahn lines to Brandenburger Tor. From there, it's a short walk to the memorial. Alternatively, you can take bus lines 100 or 200 to the Brandenburger Tor stop. A single ticket for zones AB costs €3.80.

  • Walking

    The Memorial is centrally located and within walking distance of many major Berlin landmarks. It's less than a 5-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate, approximately 10 minutes from Tiergarten, and 5-10 minutes from Potsdamer Platz. Simply head south from the Brandenburg Gate, and you'll see the field of stelae.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Berlin. A taxi ride from Berlin Central Station to the Memorial costs approximately €9.90. The base fare is €4.30, and the price per kilometer ranges from €2.10 to €2.80. A short trip of up to 2km has a fixed rate of €6 if you hail a cab on the street and mention 'Kurzstrecke'.

  • Parking

    If driving, be aware that parking in the immediate area is limited. Consider using a nearby parking garage, such as the underground parking garage at Potsdamer Platz. Parking rates vary, but you can expect to pay around €3 per hour or €12 for 24 hours.

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The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe stands as Germany's central Holocaust memorial, commemorating the up to six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Opened in 2005, the memorial, designed by architect Peter Eisenman, is located a block south of the Brandenburg Gate in the Mitte neighborhood. The memorial consists of a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs (stelae) arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. The stelae vary in height from 0.2 to 4.7 meters, creating a wave-like form that shifts depending on the viewer's location. Visitors can walk through the field, experiencing a sense of disorientation and uncertainty due to the uneven ground and varying heights of the stelae. This is intended to encourage personal reflection on the enormity and incomprehensibility of the Holocaust. An underground Information Center complements the field of stelae. Designed by Peter Eisenman, the 800-square-meter space documents the persecution and extermination of European Jews. Themed rooms, including the Room of Dimensions, the Room of Families, the Room of Names, and the Room of Sites, present the fates of individuals through photographs, diaries, and farewell letters. The Room of Names contains the names of approximately 3 million Jewish Holocaust victims. The memorial's location is significant, lying along the former path of the Berlin Wall and near the Reichstag and the site of Hitler's Chancellery. This placement serves as a self-conscious acknowledgment of Berlin's painful history. Other memorials commemorating other groups of victims of the Nazis are located nearby.

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