Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe travel guide · GlideMyWay
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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 · Berlin Holocaust Memorial
Currency
EUR (€)
Best time to visit
April to October
Languages
German
Coordinates
52.516°, 13.400°
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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