
Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte Leistikowstraße Potsdam
Discover the Secrets of Soviet Military Counterintelligence
Did you know?
Until 1991, the building on Leistikowstraße served as the central detention facility for Soviet military counterintelligence in East Germany.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1910
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Nov-Mar Tu-Su 13:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo off; Apr-Oct Tu-Su 14:00-18:00; Apr-Oct Mo off
- Website
- leistikowstrasse-sbg.de
- Phone
- +49 331 201 1540
Guided Story
Can you feel the echoes of the past? Look up, these towering walls once held countless secrets. Imagine the stories they could tell of those who were detained here against their will. Picture walking these cold corridors while the world outside was changing. Did you know that even innocent civilians found themselves imprisoned here, caught at the wrong place and time? This place stands as a testament not only to the suffering but also to the resilience and hope of those detained. As you move through, you might sense the spirit of those who once longed for freedom within these walls. Behind you, the Pfingstkirche serves as a silent witness to these turbulent times.







