On Simsonweg in Berlin, this memorial commemorates Europe's Sinti and Roma murdered under Nazism. A circular pool holds a triangular stone plaque, while glass panels present stories of persecution and a chronology of events leading up to the Second World War. The site gives space to learn about a part of Holocaust history that receives less attention. Take time to read the information on the panels, then pause by the pool for quiet reflection.
Stories and chronology
Glass panels at the memorial carry stories and information about the persecution of Sinti and Roma under Nazism. A chronology traces events leading up to the Second World War, giving historical context to the memorial’s subject.
The displays reward a slow visit. Reading them in full can help explain the history behind the memorial and the people it commemorates.
The pool and nearby memorials
The memorial’s circular pool contains a triangular stone plaque. The pool and plaque form the site’s central place for reflection.
Two other memorials are nearby: one commemorates homosexuals persecuted during the Nazi era. Bebelplatz, with its memorial to the burning of books, is also mentioned in connection with this area. The Nazi Forced Labour Documentation Centre is another nearby site focused on a separate aspect of National Socialism.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the memorial to Sinti and Roma in Berlin?
It is on Simsonweg, 10117 Berlin.
Can you visit the memorial at any time?
The memorial is listed as open around the clock every day.
Is the memorial wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
