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Gedenkstätte Zuchthaus Brandenburg-Görden

Reflect, Remember, Understand at Brandenburg

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First Steps10 pts

City Explorer25 pts

Urban Adventurer50 pts

At the Brandenburg-Görden Memorial, delve into a poignant history that recounts the lives of its prisoners. Exhibits invite you to explore the past through original documents and personal narratives. It's a visit that provokes thought and powerfully underscores the value of freedom and human rights.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1947
Opening Hours: Thursday
Website: brandenburg-zuchthaus-sbg.de
Phone: +49 3381 7935 112

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Guided Story

You're standing at the Memorial Site of Brandenburg-Görden Prison, established in 1947. This solemn place commemorates the grim events of the past, particularly during the Nazi era. The prison was a site of much suffering and tragedy. As you stand here, imagine the oppressive atmosphere that must have been felt by the inmates. This memorial stands as a warning against forgetting and as a reminder of the victims who suffered here. Nearby, about 984 meters to the southeast, is the Psychiatric Museum, another historical point of interest.