Holocaust Memorial Tourism

The Holocaust Memorial, also known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is a poignant site in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold, it was inaugurated in 2005 and is situated near the Brandenburg Gate. The memorial consists of 2,711 concrete slabs, or stelae, arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. The design aims to create an uneasy, confusing atmosphere, with the slabs varying in height and set on uneven ground. Visitors can walk through the maze of stelae, experiencing a sense of isolation and meditation. Underneath the memorial is an information center that documents the persecution and extermination of European Jewry as well as the historical sites of the Holocaust. The memorial, occupying about 19,000 square meters, acts as a stark reminder of the dark chapter in human history and is a significant place of remembrance and reflection.