Opening the memorial on Moritzplatz: remind and understand

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on Sunday, August 4, 2024, the memorial on Moritzplatz in Magdeburg opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special event awakens memories of a dark time in German history and offers the public the opportunity to get a deeper insight into the legacy of the former penalty prison.

insight into the history of the place

The building complex with a long and stressed story was built in 1876 as a district court in Neustadt. He was used as a penalty prison during the National Socialist rule. Later, from 1958 to 1989, the building served as a preneration institution for the then GDR Ministry for State Security, in which over 4,000 people were imprisoned for political reasons. This past makes the memorial an important place of learning and commemoration.

The impressive visitor experience

Visitors have the opportunity to explore the originally preserved cell wing from 1989. The permanent exhibition clarifies the use of the site and the fates of those imprisoned here. In addition, the outdoor area and the free -range cells are accessible to the public, which illustrate the difficult history of the memorial with their eerie atmosphere.

public tours and free admission

In order to underline the importance of this place for the community, two public tours take place that day. These start at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Entry to this important point of contact for those interested in history is also free, which encourages to actively deal with the past.

a signal generator for memories

The memorial on Moritzplatz plays a central role in the processing of German history, especially with regard to the political persecution during the dictatorship. Through such initiatives, important topics such as human rights, justice and culture of remembrance can be brought to the fore. A visit to this memorial not only offers educational and reflection opportunities, but also promotes the social discussion about the teachings that have to be drawn from history.

The opening of the memorial is a significant step to sharpen the awareness of the citizens for history and their consequences and to preserve the memory of the injustice that many people have suffered.

- Nag