Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism in Berlin

The Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism is a sealed concrete cube with a small viewing window on one side, through which a looped video is visible. The cube rests on a low platform in the park and its compact form and material give it the appearance of a sealed chamber.

The monument was inaugurated in 2008 following years of discussion about recognizing homosexual victims. Its establishment came decades after other victim groups had already been publicly honored, reflecting the delayed public reckoning with this chapter.

The name honors those persecuted under Paragraph 175, a law that remained in force long after the war ended. Visitors often leave flowers at the base, and the monument serves as a gathering point for commemorative events and quiet reflection.

Access to the memorial is possible at any time since it stands outdoors with no opening hours. Informational plaques in several languages are located directly at the monument and help visitors understand the context.

The video loop inside is replaced from time to time, so the couples shown change and the remembrance remains alive. This changing representation aims to show that commemoration is an ongoing process.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 2008

Creator: Elmgreen & Dragset

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: concrete, glass

Website: http://stiftung-denkmal.de/denkmaeler/denkmal-fuer-die-verfolgten-homosexuellen.html#c948

GPS coordinates: 52.51330,13.37608

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31