Bebelplatz · Audio guide
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Story
In a square in Berlin, there is something on the ground. Most people walk over it without noticing. But if you bend down, what you see below is unforgettable.
What you see there is related to a single night. A night that a poet predicted more than a hundred years before it happened.
I'll tell you where to find it, what happened that night, and the prediction that no one wanted to hear.
Visiting Bebelplatz
- How to get there
- The closest stop is Staatsoper bus stop, 108 meters away. Museumsinsel metro/train station is 237 meters away.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
- Opening hours
- Bebelplatz is always open.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at Bebelplatz?
On May 10, 1933, around 20,000 books were burned at Bebelplatz by Nazi students. This event symbolized the loss of knowledge and culture.
What is the glass window on the ground at Bebelplatz?
The glass window reveals an underground room called 'The Sunken Library,' designed by Micha Ullman. It contains empty bookshelves symbolizing the books that were burned.
What is the significance of the Heinrich Heine quote at Bebelplatz?
The quote by Heinrich Heine, 'Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people,' foreshadowed the Holocaust. It highlights the dangers of censorship and intolerance.
What can I see around Bebelplatz?
Nearby, you can visit the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale, and the Denkmal zur Erinnerung an die Bücherverbrennung, a memorial for the book burning.
Why was Bebelplatz renamed?
After World War II, the square was renamed Bebelplatz in honor of August Bebel, a founder of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
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