Monument6a2eaa3c…ffb4Place of Remembrance
House of Remembrance
A place for solemn remembrance
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The House of Remembrance, formerly known as Dokumentenhaus, is part of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial. White fabric panels display the names of those who perished at the concentration camp, arranged chronologically by date of death. Built by Thomas Schütte in 1981, it serves to honor the victims.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1995
- Former Name
- Dokumentenhaus
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Guided Story
As you enter the House of Remembrance, you step into a solemn space of reflection and memory. Built in 1981 by Thomas Schütte, this building is an integral part of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial. The white fabric panels you see display the names of those who perished in the concentration camp, arranged chronologically by the date of death. These names stand as a testament to the countless lives lost during this dark period. Originally known as Dokumentenhaus, it was created to provide a space where history and its victims are remembered. Take a moment to absorb the weight of these names, which forever echo the horrors of that time.
Location
Nearby
Neuengamme concentration camp
945 m away
Brickworks
384 m away
Gemeindehaus der Kirchengemeinde St. Johannis zu Neuengamme
1.3 km away
St. Johannis Curslack
1.6 km away
Rieck-Haus
2.9 km away
St.-Nicolai-Kirche
2.6 km away
Tideelbe von Rönne bis Bunthäuser Spitze
2.7 km away
St.-Severini-Kirche
2.9 km away
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