Memorial to the Sinti and Roma victims of National Socialism, Memorial fountain at Tiergarten, Germany
The memorial is a circular installation with a dark water basin and a triangular stone block in the center, surrounded by bronze-inscribed surfaces. The entire space combines water, stone, and metalwork into a simple, thoughtful composition.
The memorial was opened in 2012 after two decades of planning and construction delays. The long preparation reflected the difficult process of acknowledging this overlooked history in Germany.
The memorial carries the name of the Porajmos, the Romani word for persecution and destruction. Visitors can read bronze inscriptions of a poem that reflects the experiences of those who were killed.
The site is located near the Reichstag in central Berlin and is easily reached on foot. Access points have limited wheelchair accessibility, but visitors can view the space from outside and take time to read and reflect.
Each day a fresh flower is placed in the water's center to replace the wilted one that sinks below. This quiet, repeated gesture creates a personal and contemporary connection to remembrance.
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