As much as discussing historical attributes regarding Germany or Berlin in particular, it is compulsory to discuss the effects of the Second World War and the holocaust. It is a city of much history and has many historical places of interests within its region. , for example Berlin city does not itself possess concentration camps but their locations can be found nearby.
1. The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Sachsenhausen is ex concentration camp situated in Oranienburg, 30 kilometers North of Berlin. It was one of the first to be constructed by the Nazis and set the tone for the others. Currently, free guided tour covers historical realities with main focus being on the massacres during this dark phase of history.
2. The Ravensbrück concentration camp
Ravensbrück concentrates camp was established ninety kilometers north of Berlin and was meant for females only. It was used for confinement and executions as a prison for tens of thousands of women including political prisoners and women from minority groups. Today, there is a memorial where people can remember everything that the victims have went through..
3. Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
A historic concentration camp and museum which is, ironically, a spot visited by hundreds of thousands of sightseers, cyclists and day trippers in particular every year.
Despite the fact that Sachsenhausen is located rather far from Berlin, one should not omit the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum. Opened in 1961, this site is the authorised one that gives general information regarding the history of the camp and some information concerning the prisoners’ everyday life. It makes people informed about the NAZI regime and the millions of lives prejudged during the period.
4. Topography of Terror
The Topography of Terror is based in Berlin itself and is an open-air and indoor museum giving details of the Nazi terror. While it is not one of the concentration camps, it indicates the history of the SA and SS institutions and represents crimes against humanity performed.
5. Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust memorial is known formally as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and it is located in the city centre of Berlin. This immense work is a group of concrete blocks, 2761 in total, with the height varying, to commemorate victims of the Holocaust. Tourists can take a round walk in the memorial so as to enable him or her reflect calmly.
Conclusion
Berlin does not itself possess any concentration camps, but with the surrounding area there are such significant sights that are connected with the events of World War II. It is in these places that visitors gain knowledge that might come as lessons so that similar disasters never happen again.
