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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Opening hours
- 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
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2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.via Google
A powerful, disorienting grid of 2,711 concrete stelae of varying heights, designed by Peter Eisenman to evoke a sense of unease.
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- Free; please respect the space and refrain from climbing on the stones.
Reviews from Google
The memorial starts off on the outside as low and shallow steps and is interesting enough. As you get deeper into the memorials structure, it becomes almost maze like and incredibly interesting. It seems to extend much further than its actual footprint and surroundings.
A deeply moving Holocaust memorial in central Berlin with 2711 concrete slabs forming a silent maze-like space, rich in symbolism and reflection. In my opinion, they are not meant for sitting!!!
★★★★★ The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe hits hard. Its 2,711 stark concrete slabs, sprawling yet suffocating, force you to feel the weight of history. Designed by Peter Eisenman, opened in 2005, it’s a gut-punch tribute to the Holocaust’s victims. Wander the uneven paths—silence creeps in. Respectful yet raw, it’s unmissable. Visit at dusk for haunting vibes.
A truly wonderful free museum lies beneath these memorial stones. We had a very thought provoking and deeply interesting 90 minutes in this museum. It's beautifully put together and you need to take the time to observe and absorb all the information on show. It's time well spent.
This site is a memorial dedicated to the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were murdered during World War II. Visitors are asked to maintain a respectful attitude while on the grounds. For some, this is a powerful reminder of history; for others, it’s a deeply personal place to remember and honor loved ones.