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Denkmal für die Maueropfer in Berlin-Treptow

Commemorating the Tragedy of the Berlin Wall

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The Memorial for the Victims of the Berlin Wall in Treptow, crafted by Jan Skuin and Rüdiger Roehl, was established in 1999 to remember the fifteen people who died at the Berlin Wall in Treptow. Made of steel, it features an inscription honoring the memory of the children Jörg Hartmann and Lothar Schleusener, who were tragically shot. This poignant memorial serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of Berlin's division.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1999
Wheelchair Access: Partially accessible
Website: bildhauerei-in-berlin.de/bildwerk/gedenkmal-maueropfer-6904

Guided Story

Here in Treptow, you're standing before a memorial crafted by Jan Skuin in 1999. This steel sculpture honors the memory of fifteen individuals who perished at the Berlin Wall here. The poignant inscription pays special tribute to children Jörg Hartmann and Lothar Schleusener, who were tragically shot. The memorial stands as a solemn reminder of Berlin's divisive history. If you continue a little further, you'll find the Shell Fountain to the northeast, offering a nearby landmark.