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Gedenkstätte Plötzensee
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Gedenkstätte Plötzensee

A Memorial Against Forgetting

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The Plötzensee Memorial commemorates the victims of National Socialism in the Berlin-Plötzensee prison. Located in the former execution site on the edge of today's Plötzensee correctional facility, it was inaugurated by the state of Berlin in 1952. As a cultural heritage monument in Germany, it stands as a reminder of the dark chapters of history.

Quick Facts

Founded
September 14, 1952
Heritage Status
Cultural Heritage Monument
Opening Hours
Mar-Oct 09:00-17:00; Nov-Feb 09:00-16:00; Dec 24-26,Dec 31 off; Jan 01 off

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