Gedenkstätte 17. Juni 1953, Memorial site in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany.
The Gedenkstätte 17. Juni 1953 features a stele and informational plaques detailing the events of the East German uprising against Soviet control.
On June 17, 1953, approximately one million people across East Germany participated in protests against political and economic conditions, leading to violent military response.
The memorial serves as an educational center where visitors learn about the East German population's determination to achieve political reform during the Cold War.
The memorial site, located at coordinates 52.421665, 13.1983948, maintains regular visiting hours and provides detailed historical information through on-site displays.
This memorial was the first commemoration site established in Zehlendorf just days after the 1953 uprising, marking its significance in German memorial culture.
Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf
GPS coordinates: 52.42166,13.19839
Latest update: June 5, 2025 04:37
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