Visiting history and the historical attractions in general is always a powerful way to learn from the past and pay tribute to those who have gone before us.
suffered. If you are concerned with WWII history, holocaust and their stories…
former prisoners of the concentration camp at Sachsenhausen, the Sachsenhausen Memorial Tour can well be considered as an ey-opening tour.
experience worth considering.
The Significance of Sachsenhausen Memorial
Sachsenhausen Memorial is a prison that was known as a concentration camp situated near Berlin, Germany. It was established by
the Nazis in 1936 and then enlarged during the Second World War. The camp in question was a facility for detention, interrogation and extermination of detainees.
slave labor, which makes it stand for the great deal of sorrow that the Holocaust doomed people to.
1. This way you are able to understand history on the base of personal stories.
Sachsenhausen Memorial is a place that offers one a possibility to meet history directly. The site
retains a great deal of original structures; for example, building, barracks, watch towers as well as other constructed features that give some idea about
prosaic existence and even pains of prisoners. During the guided tours or when walking independently, you will get the Unionstedste information from
survivors and try to conceive the lives of people who were incarcerated there.
2. One of the important areas of activity is educational exhibitions and documentaries.
As he noted, the memorial site also has informative display and films to give visitors rich information.
concerning the history of the camp, the rationale for its creation, the conditions under which the prisoners were kept, and the world events that surrounded it.
Nazi concentration camp system is. The following resources give a deeper insight of the type of sin committed during
the Holocaust.
3. They played the Movie ‘Shindler’s List’ and Invited me to ’emPATHize’ with the people of Europe during the Holocaust
Sachsenhausen Memorial is a museum and thereby devoted to remembering the victims of the holocaust and their suffering. By
visiting, let alone the interrogation of the serious nature of the crimes perpetrated and the extent of their consequences.
everyday clients, their families and societies.
Sachsenhausen Memorial: Useful Information
When planning your visit to the Sachsenhausen Memorial, keep the following tips in mind:
- Allow enough time: It will be advisable to spend not less than half a day in the memorial in order to go round and understand better.
- Comfortable attire: Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately to the climatic conditions should expect walking for most of the visit up to 80% to be precise in outside area.
- Bring water and snacks: Being surrounded by a tall fence, there aren’t many opportunities to buy food inside the memorial so I would recommend taking some water and some snacks.
- Respectful behavior: Please bear in mind that Sachsenhausen is a Memorial. Show respect by maintaining a serious and befitting attitude.
- Guided vs. self-guided tours: The two are possible, and it is up to the individual as to which he or she wants. Guided tours give the visitors more detailed information, self-guided tours give the visitors more freedom.
In Conclusion
A visit at the memorial gives people a great chance to both, learn about tragedies of the past and grasp what the people went through during the803
Holocaust and why there is a need to remember. In this way, leaving designated reflections about the atrocities peoples want be able to understand their history.
Once committed, we can strive for change on the basis of compassion and tolerance in society.
