Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Worth a visit. Because what it is, at least. Close to Brandenburg Gate. We come to Berlin for business trips at the end of January/early February every year. I have visited this memorial a few times. I found this draft I haven’t finished yet and I think I should post it.

A nice memorial to a terrible time in history. It is right next to the Brandenburg Gate, so can see both of them at the same time.

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial, is a large memorial located in the center of Berlin, Germany. It was designed by the architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold, and was dedicated in 2005. The memorial consists of a 19,000 square meter site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs or "stelae", arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. The slabs vary in height and width, creating an undulating landscape.The memorial is intended to commemorate the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, and serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during that time. The memorial has been widely praised for its powerful and evocative design, which creates a sense of unease and disorientation. The Memorial also has an underground Information Center that visitors can tour to learn more about the history of the Holocaust and its victims.The Memorial has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some criticizing it for not being specific enough about the victims and others for not being respectful enough. Despite this, it's considered as one of the most visited and meaningful tourist attraction in Berlin, serving as a reminder of the past atrocities and warning for the future.As a side note, it is important to show respect when visiting memorials or other sites related to tragic events. Visitors are expected to maintain a somber and reflective tone, and to be mindful of the solemn nature of the site.#berlin #beautifull #jewasofeurope #memorial #Germany

Visiting the Holocaust Monument was an experience that left me emotionally overwhelmed. The sheer magnitude of the concrete blocks, stretching endlessly, echoed the unimaginable suffering endured during that dark chapter of history. Each step brought me closer to the haunting reality that millions of innocent lives were extinguished. The silence was palpable, a poignant reminder of the silenced voices. This monument serves as a somber tribute, urging us never to forget the atrocities committed and to cherish the value of human life. It was a humbling and profound experience.

From a slightly higher point, the monument, built on the site of the notorious Nazi propaganda ministry, is a wave of coffins. This monument was built not for the surviving Jews, but for the Germans, for their collective memory, showing German courage to face history, and also giving people silence and repression and shock.