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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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Ranked #12 of 358 attractions in Berlin
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Type: Monuments/ Statues, Educational Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler 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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Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

The memorial is near the middle of the tourist area and is stunning. 2,711 concrete blocks arranged in rows, all different . It's very interesting just to walk through it, as it isn't on level ground and you're continually changing perspectivces. There's a well-done information center under it that tells the holocaust story but, unfortunately, doesn't talk about the building... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

A dramatic architectural design of the bulding -wothwile to visit.Dramatic exhibits of the Jewish community life style before and during the SHOA.Very important to be exposed especialy in Berlin. A spot of must not to be missed when visitng Berlin.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This memorial was really very interesting. Looking a bit like a massive graveyard, the true meaning behind the memorial is left up to the interpretation of the visitor. Beneath the ground is a cool museum that solely tells the stories of many different Jews that were killed during the Holocaust, but in a variety of different rooms that each have... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This place illustrate big numbers very well- give the holocaust life lost a very concrete seance- if you only remember that it represents communities, not victims.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This is a must see free attraction in Berlin! The memorial is an enigma in itself and really allows for reflection and thought while the muesum really humanizes the issue and gives great insight into the Holocaust and history. It is a great place to start to get some information on everything if it is something that interests you, without... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

So powerful...a place for quiet reflection amongst the pillars of the memorial. The personal stories and the historical accounts will take time to read, but must be read. The memorial is free, so multiple visits to take it all in are easy to do.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

A stunning memorial, much larger than we expected with and very powerful. The way the shadows move and the movement between blocks is wonderful and it makes you think about what these blocks represent. Sadly people were running on top of the blocks with security asking them to get down , it made you wonder if these people really understood... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Breathtaking and chilling! Free entry and you could take as long as you want to wander through and read the individual stories for all of the jewish victims of the holocaust. A lot of memorials take out the 'individual' this memorial does the opposite & in a very moving way. Really puts it into perspective in a manner appropriate.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This memorial is free and essentially you simply wander through it. It is very affecting and beautifully designed, with an undulating floor and different sized granite blocks. Hard to describe but full of atmosphere

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

My only day to tour was a Monday and the museum was closed but the above ground memorial itself was open and very moving! Incredible and thoughtful display of stone.

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