Monument3b4aa614…c377Place of Remembrance

Olympiaglocke

A relic from the 1936 Olympic Games bell tower

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Crafted by Walter Lemcke on August 14, 1935, the Olympic Bell commemorates the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Made of steel, it bears the inscription 'Olympische Spiele 1936' and stands 2.6 meters tall, marking its significance during the Nazi era.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1935
Height: 2.6 m
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

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Guided Story

Take a closer look at this impressive bell. It was crafted by Walter Lemcke on August 14, 1935. The Olympic Bell stands as a memorial to the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, a significant marker of the Nazi era. At 2.6 meters tall, it bears the inscription 'Olympische Spiele 1936'. Made of steel, it serves as a poignant reminder of history. Just 126 meters to the north, you can see the Olympiastadion Berlin, another relic from that period.