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Topography of Terror

Niederkirchnerstrasse 8, 10963 Berlin, Germany
030-254509-50
As featured in Berlin for free
Ranked #2 of 335 attractions in Berlin
4.5 of 5 stars 229 Reviews
Fee: No
Owner description: Since 1987 a permanent exhibition at the site where the headquarters of the Secret State Police, the SS and the Reich Security Main Office were...... more » Owner description: Since 1987 a permanent exhibition at the site where the headquarters of the Secret State Police, the SS and the Reich Security Main Office were located during the “Third Reich” has been providing information to the public about the most important institutions of National Socialist persecution and terror. The documentary exhibition conveys the European dimensions of the Nazi reign of terror. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a must see site while in Berlin. My wife and I spent at least 3 hours reading the information within the museum and than at least another 1 hour outside reading information on the walls. Moreover, the site contains sections of the Berlin Wall. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I've travelled extensively and visited many museums, but the Topography of Terror made a real impact on me. It is concise while covering a great deal of subject matter, and the selection of photographs and narrative is extremely well conceived. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Berlin. More

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Bagram, Afghanistan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is a free Attraction and a must see. The Grounds are located near Checkpoint Charlie between Fredrickstrasse and Potsdamer Platz. There is a 700 foot section of the Berlin wall still standing as a memorial. Below are the remains of the buildings that the Nazi party used for their government complex. The SS Headquarters, Luftwaffe, Ministry of Propaganda, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting, plenty to watch, pictures to see, some of which you might be shocked at all in all worth a visit More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This provided an account of events in Germany well before the war and during the war. The information provided was very objective. One of the best museums visited. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Moving, terrifying, but a must do. Next to the Nazi air ministry building which is still standing. Entry is free. The most central section of the Berlin wall is here. More

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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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If hundreds of people walk around in a museum and you can hear a pin drop it means something special is going on... Some heads shaking in disbelief, eyes filling up with tears of emotion. Not a happy place but a very hard reminder of what people are capable off and how little is needed to get them there. A... More

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skipton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Very well presented, noise levels from groups kept to a minimum. An excellent exhibition, a real reminder of the evil planned at this location. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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From a historical standpoint, this is a very compelling museum. It is located at the site of the headquarters of the SS during WWII, which is pretty remarkable. In addition, in front of the museum is a long existing stretch of the Berlin Wall, which is quite a sight as well. The museum itself gives a nice chronology of presecution... More

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Berks, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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The exhibit is very understated and yet very powerful. Laid out so it is easy to follow, we were in there around 4 hours and although it's difficult material it is easy to spend longer there taking it all in. It's presented in a very unbiased & undramatic manner. Definitely worth a visit. This exhibit is free, close to check... More

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