Near the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin’s Tiergarten, this monument commemorates LGBTQ people persecuted under Nazi rule. Artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset designed it as a tilted concrete cube, with a viewing window showing a film of two men kissing. Signage nearby explains the persecution and gives context to the work. It is a compact stop for reflection, and you can combine it with the nearby memorials and Brandenburg Gate. Visit in daylight to see the site more clearly.
Design and film
Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset designed the memorial, which was unveiled in 2008. Its concrete cube leans slightly to one side, giving the structure an uneven profile.
A window in the cube lets you watch a film of same-sex couples kissing. The images include men and women in loving encounters.
Historical context
Signage near the monument explains the persecution of homosexual people under the Nazi regime. Read it alongside the film to understand the history the memorial addresses.
The site is close to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, within the Tiergarten area. Flowers are sometimes left at the cube as a gesture of remembrance.
FAQ
Where is the memorial in Berlin?
It is on Ebertstraße in Tiergarten, near the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
What can you see at the memorial?
The tilted concrete cube has a viewing window showing a film of two men kissing. Nearby signage explains the persecution of LGBTQ people under Nazi rule.
When can you visit?
The memorial is accessible at all hours. Daylight is a good time to visit because the site can be dimly lit in the evening.
