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The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Near the Brandenburg Gate | Information Center: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany (Mitte)
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Type: Monuments/ Statues, Educational Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: The memorial is in two parts. The stelae field above the ground and an information center detailing the personal lives of the murdered jews under... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

The Holocaust Memorial was one of the few WWII monuments that I visited in Berlin but I think it is the most powerful one there. Walking around the concrete grid was one of the most confronting and yet revealing experiences I have had in a while. I think it is an important experience for everyone. I won't reveal too much... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Well very simple monument, nothing really interesting above the ground - gray concrete blocks, some of them already falling apart, although it's quite a new one memorial. It makes think about the tradegy, but not for a long time. Downstairs you can find more information and free entrance, as well as free WC. Feels like it was a huge amount... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This is an impressive field of about 2,000 large grey stelae. There are not two of which of the same size, there are no markings of any kind. It is both breathtaking and haunting. Deeply emotional at the same time.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Having been to Krackow and others where the memorials are more stark , this left more to the mind and imagination. For all that it can appeal to some and it did to me -its only the mind that can really consider what is being noted here.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

If you visit this work of art you will never forget it .The artist never told anyone what the monoliths stood for , as he wants you to make your own mind up . very moving

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We passed by here on the bus tour, and the commentary said there was an information centre underground. We visited the next day, but couldn't find it, and the couple of people we asked couldn't help us. The actual memorial didn't really do anything for any of us, but I'm sure this would have been different if we'd visited the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

If you don't know why the memorial are built that way, best to read it up before you go. It's a great piece of memorial to remember the atrocities of WWII to the Jews. Spend a little time reflecting when you're there, then head to Brandeburg Gate after, which is a 3 mins walk away.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The memorial is beautiful but the attitude of the people there kind of ruins it for you. People are running around, jumping on the stones and smiling/laughing. It's not like you're supposed to be somber and crying but a little respect would be appreciated. If you're to visit, try to do it when it's not peak tourist season.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We visited this memorial with a guided tour, it is one of the most interactive memorials I have ever seen. We went there to consider the lost lives and the horror but could not help but play peek a boo as many others were. The children loved it. There are occasional dark glimpses as you reach the sunken informational points... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

A very somber but need to visit museum in Berlin. Hands down, this museum will make you think about mankind and how things can change the course of the world in the blink of an eye. No Im not saying things happened in the past in a blink of an eye but as a new born of the late, very... More

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