Monument98771dbb…655fPlace of Remembrance
Erinnerung an den Volksaufstand in der DDR vom 17. Juni 1953
Memorial for the 1953 Uprising in East Germany
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Dresden: First Steps10 pts
Dresden: Explorer25 pts
Dresden: Insider50 pts
The 'Memorial for the Uprising in East Germany on June 17, 1953' in Dresden was created by Heidemarie Dreßel in 2008. Opened on June 17, 2008, it commemorates the brave protests against the East German regime. The site is a sculpture that preserves the memory of this significant historical event.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2008
- Opening Date
- June 17, 2008
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Guided Story
You're standing before a striking sculpture that commemorates the uprising in East Germany on June 17, 1953. Created by Heidemarie Dreßel in 2008, this memorial was opened on the same date to honor the courageous protests against the East German regime. The sculpture keeps alive the memory of this significant historical moment right here in Dresden. As you look around, you might notice the Mandala Postplatz 76 meters to the west or the Postplatz 109 meters to the northeast, framing this memorial within the cityscape.
Location
Nearby
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