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Jewish Museum of Berlin

The Jewish Museum does not just tell the story of Jews in Germany. Its architects and creators tried to do everything to touch the feelings of visitors, to make them comprehend what they already know. The most powerful impressions of the story of the Holocaust The Holocaust Tower is something extraordinary. Everything is very convenient, there is an audio guide in Russian.

Jewish Museum in Berlin (Jüdisches Museum Berlin), photo Johannes

In 2001, the largest Jewish Museum in Berlin (Jüdisches Museum Berlin) was opened in Europe. It is dedicated to the history of the Jewish people in Germany. The museum’s memorial is a silver-steel construction that has symbolic significance. The museum has many exhibits related to the history of German Jews from the medieval period to the present day.

Museum Buildings

Museum building constructed by architect Daniel Libeskind. To some, it resembles the star of David. All museum exhibits testify to the difficult fate of the Jews of Germany, filled with persecution, mournful injustice and magnificent achievements.

Garden of Exile, photo by Jorge Royan

The Jewish Museum consists of two buildings connected underground. The historical exhibition in the museum tells the story of all the Jews and Jews who lived in Germany. The central theme of the exhibition is the narrative of flight, exile, a new beginning, the extermination of German Jews.

The museum’s library contains a wealth of historical data on Jewish history and religion. There are documents in the archive that testify to the fate of individuals and families from the 18th century to the present day. The exhibition work of the museum is complemented by various discussions, discussions, readings, concerts.

Museum floor
Exposition
In the museum

How to get there

Take the U1 or U6 metro to Hallesches Tor Station.

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