Väter der Einheit

Väter der Einheit is a memorial installation on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße composed of three stone bases supporting bronze portrait busts. These heavy bronze heads rest on solid granite pillars and represent three political leaders.

The memorial was erected between 2007 and 2010 to honor figures who played decisive roles during the 1980s. Its creation reflected Berlin's effort to process and remember the events of that transformative decade.

Each bust displays a different facial expression, deliberately crafted by French sculptor Serge Mangin to convey distinct character traits. These portraits reflect how these figures were understood in public memory.

The memorial stands outdoors on Rudi-Dutschke-Straße and remains freely accessible year-round. Its central location makes it simple to visit while walking through the neighborhood.

A stone owl sculpture has stood beside the memorial for many years as a quiet companion piece. Many visitors overlook this accompanying figure, even though it was intended to represent wisdom.

GPS coordinates: 52.50734,13.39692

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02