Denkmal für Deserteure und Opfer der NS-Militärjustiz, Memorial site at Appellhofplatz, Cologne, Germany
The memorial consists of a monumental structure designed by Ruedi Baur, featuring multiple panels that display information about military justice victims during World War II.
The memorial, inaugurated on September 1, 2009, stands where the Nazi regime executed numerous individuals, including deserters, between 1933 and 1945 at the Klingelpütz prison.
This memorial represents a shift in German society's perspective on military desertion, acknowledging the moral courage of individuals who refused to serve in the Wehrmacht.
Located in central Cologne's Altstadt-Nord district, the memorial includes detailed information panels and remains accessible to visitors with mobility requirements throughout the year.
The memorial records show that at least 59 people were executed by beheading at the former Klingelpütz prison site, preserving their names and stories for future generations.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Inception: September 1, 2009
Creator: Ruedi Baur
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Website: https://museenkoeln.de/ns-dokumentationszentrum/default.aspx?s=1859#!prettyPhoto
GPS coordinates: 50.94108,6.95057
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:10
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