Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, located at Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 in Berlin, is one of Germany’s most significant places of remembrance. Designed to commemorate the Holocaust, it occupies a large site near the Brandenburg Gate and sits at the heart of the capital’s historic landscape.

The monument stands out for its field of 2,711 grey concrete stelae, arranged on sloping ground at varying heights. This layout creates a sense of silence, disorientation and reflection, reinforced by the site’s strict geometry. The visitor experience changes depending on your point of view and your movement between the blocks.

Opened as a national memorial, the site has become famous for its restrained yet powerful architectural language, which avoids any direct representation. It invites a personal reading of the place, between memory, absence and contemplation. Also worth seeing is the underground information centre that complements the monument and helps explain its meaning.

Discover Berlin with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the historical and symbolic significance of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Their guidance provides clear insight into the site’s architecture, its place in Berlin, and the way this memorial connects with other landmarks in the city centre.