Gedenkstätte 17. Juni 1953, Memorial site in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany.
The Gedenkstätte 17. Juni 1953 is a memorial site in Steglitz-Zehlendorf that documents the uprising through informational plaques and a stone marker. The stele and its inscriptions provide details about the protests and their impact.
The June 17, 1953 uprising was a pivotal moment when hundreds of thousands across East Germany protested against poor living conditions and oppression. Soviet military forces suppressed the movement through violence.
The memorial reflects the population's struggle for freedom from Soviet control and shows how important self-determination was to East German people. Visitors can see traces of a movement that fought for political change.
The memorial stands in public space and is accessible at any time without entrance fees. The informational plaques are available on-site in German and provide background information about the historical event.
The memorial was built just days after the June 17, 1953 events and is among the earliest remembrance markers for this uprising. Its quick creation shows how immediately the population reacted to what happened.
Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf
GPS coordinates: 52.42166,13.19839
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02
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