
The Missing House
A gap filled with memories in the heart of Berlin
Did you know?
Established in 1990, the monument in Mitte is a unique example of integrating art and history within an urban setting.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1990
Guided Story
Imagine standing in front of an invisible canvas of stories. While the building that once stood here is gone, each missing brick tells a tale of those who lived here. Just a few steps behind you, there's the Herbert Budzislawski monument, another testament to the rich history of this neighborhood. Look up and imagine the windows from which Jewish families once gazed out onto the streets of Berlin. Their voices seem to linger in the breeze. In the distance, you can see the silhouette of the Sophienkirche, its bell perhaps once marking the rhythm of daily life here. Feel the absence, and let it become a space for reflection on loss and memory.







