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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 · Berlin, Germany

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is Germany's central Holocaust memorial. Opened in 2005, it honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and serves as a place of remembrance, reflection and education in the heart of Berlin.

Why This Memorial Exists

Remembering Six Million Lives

1884–1894 · Construction

The Holocaust

The Holocaust was the systematic persecution and murder of European Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. Millions were deported, imprisoned and killed in concentration camps and extermination centers across Europe.

1933–1945

Design and Architecture

Designed by architect Peter Eisenman, the memorial consists of 2,711 concrete stelae arranged in a grid pattern. The blocks vary in height, creating an unsettling and emotional experience as visitors walk through the site.

2,711 Concrete Blocks

What the Design Represents

The memorial has no official interpretation. The uneven ground and towering concrete blocks create feelings of isolation, confusion and uncertainty, encouraging personal reflection on loss, memory and human responsibility.

Reflection and Uncertainty

The Information Centre

Beneath the memorial is an information center that documents the persecution of Jewish families, presents personal stories of victims and explains the historical context of the Holocaust.

Underground Exhibition

Visitor Information

Location: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 Nearest Station: Brandenburger Tor Admission: Memorial grounds are free Recommended Visit: 30–60 minutes Information Centre: Separate opening hours may apply

Open Daily

Nearby Places To Visit

After visiting the memorial, you can continue to: • Brandenburg Gate • Reichstag Building • Tiergarten Park • Potsdamer Platz • Unter den Linden Together, these sites provide a deeper understanding of Berlin's history and modern identity.

Within Walking Distance

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