Monument3a642496…f95dPlace of Remembrance
17. Juni 1953
Embedded Memory of the 1953 Uprising
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This memorial plaque, installed on November 9, 2003, commemorates the East German uprising of June 17, 1953. The plaque is embedded in the ground, with tank tread marks representing the suppression of the uprising by military force.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- November 9, 2003
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Part of These Trails
Monuments of Leipzig — Walk IIStop 4 of 7
Post-War Leipzig — Hidden GemsStop 6 of 7
Location
Nearby
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