Berliner Innenstadt in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Topographie des Terrors
Geländerundgang
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Topography of Terror
Site Tour
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
1. Topographie des Terrors / Topography of Terror Marker
Nach 1945 wurden die teils zerstörten, teils stark beschädigten Gebäude abgerissen und das Gelände planiert. Die Geschichte des Orts geriet in Vergessenheit.
Die Dokumentation „Topographie des Terrors“ mit den freigelegten Gebäuderesten und der gleichnamigen Ausstellung besteht seit der 750-Jahr-Feier Berlins 1987. Das neue Dokumentationszentrum wurde im Mai 2010 eröffnet.
Die Besucher des historischen Orts sind eingeladen: Mit einem Audio-Guide, den Sie im Dokumentationszentrum erhalten, können Sie einem Rundweg mit 15 Stationen folgen, der sich an den Resten der früheren Bebauung orientiert.
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Luftaufnahme des Stadtviertels Prinz-Albrecht-Straße/Stresemannstraße, um 1934. Im Bildmittelpunkt der Europahaus-Komplex, schräg dahinter das Geheime Staatspolizeiamt.
Alliierte Luftaufnahme (Ausschnitt) des Berliner Regierungsviertels entlang der Wilhelmstraße nach den Bombenangriffen vom April 1944. Unten das Areal von Gestapo und SS. Bildmitte (r.) das Reichsluftfahrtministerium. Oben (quer) die Neue Reichskanzlei, (r.) das Reichsministerium für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda.
Luftaufnahme (Ausschnitt) des fast abgeräumten Areals, Juni 1954. Bildmitte (l.) die Reste der Gestapo-Zentrale (Straßenfassade und Garagenhof).
Die 1987 eröffnete Dokumentation „Topographie des Terrors“, 1989. Im Vordergrund der Ausstellungspavillon.
Das Dokumentationszentrum nach dem Entwurf der Architektin Ursula Wilms (Heinle, Wischer und Partner, Berlin) und des Landschaftsarchitekten Prof. Heinz W. Hallmann (Aachen), Mai 2010.
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After 1945, the buildings, some of them destroyed and some severely damaged, were demolished and the terrain leveled. The history of the place was forgotten.
The Topography of Terror documentation with the excavated remains of the buildings and the exhibition of the same name has existed since West Berlin’s 750th anniversary celebrations in 1987. The new documentation center opened in May 2010.
Visitors to the historic site are invited to follow the traces of its past: with an audio guide available at the Documentation Center, you can take a circular route stopping at 15 information panels organized around the remains of the former buildings.
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Aerial view of the Prinz-Albrecht-Straße/Stresemannstraße quarter, ca. 1934. In the center of the picture is the Europahaus complex, and diagonally behind it the Secret State Police Office.
Allied aerial view (section) of Berlin’s government quarter along Wilhelmstraße, after the bombings of April 1944. Below is the Gestapo and SS site. At center (r.) the Reich Aviation Ministry. Above (horizontal) the New Reich Chancellery, (r.) the Reich Ministry of Propaganda.
Aerial view (section) of the nearly cleared site, June 1954. At center (l.) the remains of the Gestapo headquarters building (façade and yard with garages).
The Topography of Terror documentation (1989), two years after its opening in 1987. In the foreground the exhibition hall.
The Documentation Center designed by the architect Ursula Wilms (Heinle, Wischer und Partner, Berlin) and the landscape architect Prof. Heinz W. Hallmann (Aachen), May 2010.
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
2. Topographie des Terrors / Topography of Terror Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1944.
Location. 52° 30.421′ N, 13° 23.027′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Berliner Innenstadt. It is on Niederkirchnerstraße west of Wilhelmstrasse. The marker is located on the grounds of the Topography of Terror Documentation Center (free history museum). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Niederkirchnerstraße 8, Berlin 10117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Topography of Terror (a few steps from this marker); Gestapo-Zentrale / Gestapo Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Prinz Albrecht (within shouting distance of this marker); Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Remains of the Berlin Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer / Berlin Wall Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); NS-Luftschutzbauten / Nazi Air Raid Protection Structures (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Das „Hausgefängnis“ der Gestapo-Zentrale / The “House Prison” at Gestapo Headquarters (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
3. Topographie des Terrors / Topography of Terror Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
4. Topographie des Terrors / Topography of Terror Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 6, 2026
5. Topographie des Terrors / Topography of Terror Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
