Denkmal der Köpenicker Blutwoche, Memorial monument in Treptow-Köpenick, Germany
The Denkmal der Köpenicker Blutwoche is a towering stone memorial on Platz des 23 April, constructed primarily from limestone and concrete. It consists of several components, including a stele topped with a fist and a curved concrete wall featuring sculptural relief work.
The monument honors 91 victims of violence by SA forces in June 1933, when troops conducted mass arrests and executions of political opponents in Köpenick. This period marked a brutal turning point in the district's history during the Nazi era.
The memorial incorporates text by Karl Liebknecht and displays two figures on its front that appear to be falling, symbolizing the loss and pain experienced during Nazi rule. You can see how these carved forms draw visitors to pause and think about what took place here.
The monument sits on Platz des 23 April and remains accessible year-round without special conditions or requirements. The site is well-positioned within the Köpenick district and connects to other memorial locations nearby.
Artist Walter Sutkowski added a curved concrete wall in 1971 featuring a sculptural work called Our Peaceful Construction. This expansion demonstrates how the city preserved and integrated the memory of these victims in the years following the war.
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