Memorial for the Victims of the Wall and German Division

On August 13, 1998, the Federal Republic of Germany commissioned the construction of the monument bearing the inscription: “In memory of the division of the city from August 13, 1961, to November 9, 1989, and in memory of the victims of communist tyranny.” The design proposal by the Stuttgart-based architects Kohlhoff&Kohlhoff, which was ultimately realized, called for the integration of preserved physical remnants of the original border fortifications on Bernauer Strasse, seeking to emphasize and elevate them through design elements. Two steel walls enclose a 70-meter-long section of the original border fortifications that has been preserved. The competition was preceded by several years of controversial discussion regarding the appropriate form and design of the memorial.

Today, the monument is an integral part of the Berlin Wall Memorial.

Map of Memorial Sites

The Berlin Wall has disappeared from the cityscape. This map highlights places in today’s urban landscape that serve as reminders of the Berlin Wall. These include memorial sites, informational panels, exhibitions, and artworks. The map provides insight into historical events, personal stories, and the varying forms of expression within the culture of remembrance.