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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A poignant memorial dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, featuring 2,711 concrete slabs arranged in a grid pattern, designed to evoke feelings of disorientation and unease.
Also known as: Holocaust Memorial ยท Berlin Holocaust Memorial
Currency
EUR (โฌ)
Best time to visit
April to October
Languages
German
Coordinates
52.516ยฐ, 13.400ยฐ
Key facts
1The memorial covers an area of 19,000 square meters
2Each concrete block is unique in size and height
3The memorial's underground information center contains the names of all known Jewish Holocaust victims from Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic
Timeline
1999: International competition for memorial design announced
2000: Design by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold selected
2003: Memorial construction begins
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Bretzel
Soft pretzel with salt, often served with mustard
Where: Street vendors near Potsdamer Platz
When: morning
Price: โฌ2
Berliner Pfannkuchen
Jelly-filled doughnut, dusted with powdered sugar
Where: Bakeries in Kreuzberg and Mitte
When: morning
Price: โฌ0.50
Currywurst
Sausage cut into slices and topped with curry ketchup
Where: Street food stalls in Mauerpark and Kottbusser Tor
When: afternoon
Price: โฌ2.50
Dรถner Kebab
Grilled meat wrapped in flatbread with salad and sauce
Where: Dรถner shops in Neukรถlln and Schรถneberg
When: afternoon
Price: โฌ3.50
Eisbein mit Sauerkraut und Klรถรen
Pork knuckle with sauerkraut and dumplings
Where: Traditional restaurants in Charlottenburg and Prenzlauer Berg
When: evening
Price: โฌ15
Bouletten mit Pommes
Hamburger patties with fries, often served with a bun
Where: Bars and street food stalls in Friedrichshain and Wedding
When: evening
Price: โฌ5
Get prepared
Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable walking shoes
The memorial is large and requires walking on uneven surfaces.