DenkStätte Weiße Rose, Memorial at Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
Description
The DenkStätte Weiße Rose is a memorial at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich dedicated to student resisters against Nazi rule. The exhibition displays letters, leaflets, and personal items across several rooms within the university building.
History
The White Rose movement began in 1942 as a student group creating and distributing leaflets calling for resistance. In February 1943, founders Hans and Sophie Scholl were arrested while distributing leaflets in the university building and executed weeks later.
Culture
The memorial honors those who challenged the regime through words and ideas rather than weapons, showing how ordinary students became voices of conscience. Visitors see how their message resonated with people across Germany who shared their doubts and fears.
Practical
The memorial is free to enter and offers information in German and English. Visitors should check in advance about group tour availability and other programs offered.
Did you know?
Bronze castings of leaflets are embedded in the pavement outside the university, marking where the Scholl siblings conducted their final act of defiance. These metal replicas sit at ground level so visitors can trace them with their feet as they walk.
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