Berlin, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Topography of Terror
By Don Morfe, July 5, 2008
1. Topography of Terror Marker
The grounds of the “Topography of Terror” were made accessible to the public in 1987 on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the city Berlin. The excavated remains of buildings, the post-war relics and the exhibition “Topography of Terror” in a provisional hall documented the history of the site, where the headquarters of the National Socialist SS and police state had been located.The establishment of the Topography of Terror Foundation was followed by the decision to build a visitors’ and documentation centre.
In 1993, the architectural competition was won by the design of the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. By July 1999, however, no more than the basement and three stairwell towers had been completed. After various delays due to financial and technical problems, construction was discontinued.
In May 2004, the Federal government and Berlin Senate agreed on stopping the Zumthor project and on a new public invitation to tender.
Until the new building is completed, the exhibition “Topography of Terror” will be presented open-air in the excavations along Niederkirchnerstrasse.
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By Don Morfe, July 5, 2008
2. Topography of Terror
Location. 52° 30.426′ N, 13° 23.026′ E. Marker is in Berlin. Memorial is on Niederkirchnerstraisse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berlin 10963, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Remains of the Berlin Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baudenkmal Berliner Mauer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Checkpoint Charlie Site (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Legend of Hitler’s Bunker (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Pariser Platz (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Soviet War Memorial (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Max Planck (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
By Don Morfe, July 5, 2008
3. Topography of Terror
By Don Morfe, July 5, 2008
4. Topography of Terror
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 216 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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