Memoria Urbana Berlin, Contemporary art installation in Berlin-Mitte, Germany
The steel and light sculpture reaches 31 meters in height, forming a linear outline that recreates the silhouette of a former church structure.
The artwork marks the location of the Bohemian Bethlehem Church, built between 1733 and 1735, which was destroyed during World War II bombing in 1943.
Artist Juan Garaizabal constructed this monument in 2012 to preserve the memory of a sanctuary that welcomed Czech refugees fleeing from religious persecution.
The sculpture stands at Bethlehemkirchplatz, situated between Checkpoint Charlie and the Museum for Communication, near the Stadtmitte and Kochstraße subway stations.
The installation incorporates 800 meters of steel tubing and 300 meters of LED lighting to create a night-time illuminated sketch of the historical building.
Location: Berlin-Mitte
Inception: 2012
Creator: Juan Garaizabal
Architectural style: contemporary art
Height: 31 m
GPS coordinates: 52.50917,13.38878
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:26
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