Block of Women · Audio guide
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Story
In this place, a group of unarmed people did something that no one else dared to do in twelve years of Nazi regime. And they won.
They were aimed at with machine guns. They did not move. What happened next changed the fate of almost two thousand people.
Let me tell you what happened here, why these stone figures are in a semicircle, and what the Hebrew letters carved on them mean.
Visiting Block of Women
- How to get there
- The closest stop is Spandauer Straße/Marienkirche, 80 meters away for bus and 89 meters for tram. S Hackescher Markt is also nearby, 134 meters for bus and 175 meters for tram.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
- Opening hours
- The site is always open.
- What to look for on site
- Look for the sandstone sculptures by Ingeborg Hunzinger, depicting women supporting each other and a man emerging to reunite with a woman. Hebrew letters and Jewish symbols are carved throughout.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at the Block of Women?
In February 1943, the Gestapo arrested about 8,000 Jews in Berlin. Among them were 2,000 Jewish men married to non-Jewish German women. Their wives protested for a week in Rosenstraße, leading to the release of the men.
Who created the monument at the Block of Women?
The monument was created by sculptor Ingeborg Hunzinger in 1995. It features sandstone sculptures that commemorate the protest and the reunion of the families.
What symbols can be found on the monument?
The monument is adorned with Hebrew letters and Jewish symbols, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the events it commemorates.
What is nearby the Block of Women?
Nearby attractions include the Protest in der Rosenstraße, Taube Juden im Nationalsozialismus, and the Alte Synagoge, all within walking distance.
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