Monument in memory of homosexuals persecuted by Nazism · Audio guide
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Story
A concrete cube with a small window. If you look inside, you see something that changes from time to time. Almost no one stops to look.
This monument was vandalized several times. The community responded in a way that made it even more powerful.
There is much more behind that dark window. Come with me to the monument and I'll tell you what it means.
Visiting Monument in memory of homosexuals persecuted by Nazism
- How to get there
- The closest metro/train stop is Potsdamer Platz, 291 meters away. The nearest bus stop is S Potsdamer Platz/Voßstraße, 337 meters away.
- Entry and price
- Entry is free.
- Opening hours
- The monument is always open.
Frequently asked questions
What is the significance of the monument's design?
The monument is a grey concrete block with a small window, designed by Danish artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. It resembles the Holocaust Memorial stelae nearby and features a video of two people kissing, symbolizing an act that was criminalized in Germany for over a century.
Why was this monument built?
The monument was erected by the German parliament to remember the homosexual victims of the Holocaust. It was inaugurated on May 27, 2008, to honor those persecuted under the Nazi regime and the oppressive Paragraph 175 law.
What can I see through the window of the monument?
When operational, the window displays a looping video of two people kissing. The video alternates every two years between a male and a female couple. If the screen is off, the dark window itself is a poignant reminder of the silencing and invisibility faced by these individuals.
What historical events are connected to this site?
The monument commemorates the persecution of homosexuals under Nazi rule, particularly under the harsh Paragraph 175 law. This law led to the arrest of around 100,000 men, with over 50,000 convicted and up to 15,000 sent to concentration camps.
What nearby attractions can I visit?
Nearby, you can visit the Goethe-Denkmal, located just 54 meters away, and the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe statue, 62 meters away.
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