Memorial Neuer Börneplatz, Holocaust memorial at Neuer Börneplatz, Frankfurt, Germany
Description
Memorial Neuer Börneplatz is a Holocaust memorial in Frankfurt that honors those persecuted during the Nazi era. The site features a central stone structure and displays the names of those who were deported.
History
The memorial opened in 1996 following the discovery of archaeological remains during construction work for a municipal facility. The site sits where the historic Judengasse district once housed Frankfurt's Jewish community for centuries.
Culture
The wall displays 11,915 steel blocks engraved with names, birth dates, and deportation details of Frankfurt Jews persecuted between 1933 and 1945.
Practical
The site is freely accessible and located in central Frankfurt between two main streets. Visitors can explore the memorial at any time to remember those commemorated here.
Did you know?
The memorial incorporates historic street signs showing different names the area held throughout time and reflecting its changing past. These signs tell the story of how the location evolved through distinct historical periods.
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