Marx-Engels Forum

Marx-Engels Forum is a memorial space with bronze statues in Berlin-Mitte that spans several thousand square meters. It features Karl Marx seated and Friedrich Engels standing on a central platform, surrounded by green areas and walking paths.

The site was established in 1986 by the East German government as a memorial, replacing an area destroyed during World War II. The post-war decades shaped the area significantly before it was transformed into a public gathering space.

The steel columns around the statues display photographs of workers and industrial scenes across their surfaces. Walking through the space, you encounter stories of labor and craftsmanship told through these metal installations.

The site sits between two streets in central Berlin and is free to access throughout the year. Its location near the Spree River and Alexanderplatz makes it easy to reach on foot when exploring the area.

Behind the statues stands a marble relief showing contrasting scenes of oppression and freedom in sculptural form. This detailed carving portrays two opposing realities of human experience within a single artwork.