Berlin, Germany
Unter den Linden 4
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+49 3025002333
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Impressed by the silence of this place. Incredible respect and à nice moment to record history.
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The Neue Wache is a monument to the memory of victims of war and tyranny. The monument is housed in a Neoclassical building and has a sculpture of a mother holding her dead son. Depicted almost as an allegory to La Pieta, the mother cradles the head of her son in her arms and her grief is overwhelming. The sculpture stands alone in an otherwise empty hall, which adds to the poignancy. There's an empty skyline directly overhead, shining don on the statue to add to the allegorical theme.
Originally built as a guardhouse for the troops of the crown prince of Prussia, the building has been used as a war memorial since 1931. It serves as the \Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Victims of War and Dictatorship\ The atmosphere in the building is daunting but respectful and a great reminded that we areall human beings.
Small and simple, but that’s all it really needs to be. An interesting memorial amidst all the other buildings surrounding it. When there isn’t a large school of kids on tour there, the silence allows for introspective contemplation.
One of the simplest but most powerful monument/memorial in Berlin reminding us of the human loss that is not evident on the battlefield in times of WAR. The statute of a weeping mother with her dead son and sunlight falling on her from the circular opening in roof, evokes strong emotions. The ambience is tranquil with total silence. If you stop here, spend a few moments in silence to reflect on the message of this memorial. Wonderful monument not to be missed in Berlin !
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