Monument victims of wars and violence, War memorial in Tegel district, Germany
The Monument victims of wars and violence is located in Reinickendorf and is built from shell limestone. This compact memorial measures 2.07 meters wide, 2.09 meters long, and stands 1.22 meters tall.
Sculptor Ludwig Isenbeck created the memorial in 1934, when Reinickendorf was an independent municipality north of Berlin. It commemorated the dead of the First World War; after 1945 the dedication was widened to victims of wars and violence, as the present name states.
The memorial serves as a place where people gather to remember victims and share in moments of remembrance together. You will notice flowers and wreaths left at the site, showing how much the community values this space.
The memorial stands in Reinickendorf, not in Tegel itself; the nearest S-Bahn station is Alt-Reinickendorf, from which the site is a short walk. The shell limestone block sits at ground level with no steps or railing, so it can be approached on foot and viewed at any hour.
The memorial is made from shell limestone, a local material chosen for its ability to withstand weather for many decades. This choice reflects how the creator wanted to connect durability with a sense of place.
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