Mahnmal für die ermordeten Juden Hannovers

The Holocaust memorial in Hannover is a sandstone monument at Opernplatz that honors the victims of Nazi persecution. Names, ages, and deportation dates are inscribed on the surface, creating a direct record of individual lives lost.

The monument was created in 1994 by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto as a response to the Nazi persecution of Hannover's Jewish population. It stands as a testament to one of the darkest periods in the city's history.

The memorial occupies a central location where the city's Jewish community once gathered and lived, inviting visitors to connect with individual stories. The inscriptions transform the stone into a place of remembrance where each name represents a person and a lost life.

The memorial is accessible year-round and free to visit, with informational plaques available for context and understanding. Its central location at Opernplatz makes it easy to reach and allows visitors to spend time in quiet reflection.

The memorial is not static but continuously updated as research reveals additional victim names previously unknown. This makes it a living document of remembrance that evolves with new discoveries.

Location: Mitte

Creator: Michelangelo Pistoletto

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 52.37240,9.74096

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41