Wilhelm-Griesinger-Krankenhaus, Former psychiatric hospital complex in Biesdorf, Germany
Wilhelm-Griesinger-Krankenhaus is a former psychiatric hospital complex in Biesdorf featuring distinctive yellow and red clinker brick domes and towers. The buildings stand among mature trees and are now used by several medical facilities and educational institutions.
The complex was founded in 1893 outside Berlin as a center for treating epilepsy, designed by architect Hermann Blankenstein in Neo-Renaissance style. During the Nazi era it was repurposed and used for medical experiments on patients.
The site functions today as a memorial to patients who died during Nazi medical experiments. Visitors encounter monuments and information panels that commemorate this dark chapter.
The grounds are accessible to visitors and offer extensive green areas for walking and exploration. It is advisable to wear sturdy shoes and allow time for a leisurely walk, as the complex covers substantial ground.
The grounds preserve about 3000 trees, including rare species, representing a significant collection of historical garden design. This botanical diversity was integral to the therapeutic concept from its founding in the 19th century.
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