Way of Human Rights

The Way of Human Rights is a walkable installation featuring twenty-seven white concrete columns inscribed with articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The columns line a path that allows visitors to move through and read each article in sequence.

Israeli artist Dani Karavan designed this installation, which opened on October 24, 1993, as part of Nuremberg's effort to remember World War II events. The choice of this city as the location emphasized the importance of human rights in the present day.

The articles inscribed on the columns appear in thirty different languages, from Yiddish to Quechua and languages across Europe, Africa, and Asia. This linguistic diversity transforms the space into a symbol of a global human rights movement that transcends borders and cultures.

The installation is located next to the entrance of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum and is freely accessible to visitors who want to walk through it. It is worth allowing time to read all the columns at a relaxed pace and absorb the messages.

Every two years, the site hosts the ceremony of the Nuremberg International Human Rights Award, where thousands gather for a Lunch for Peace. This recurring event has made the place a living center for global human rights discussions.

Location: Nuremberg

Inception: 1989

Creator: Dani Karavan

Official opening: October 24, 1993

Website: https://nuernberg.de/internet/menschenrechte/strasse_der_menschrechte.html

GPS coordinates: 49.44876,11.07520

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42