Münchner Platz Memorial, Dresden
Gedenkstätte Münchner Platz Dresden
Wheelchair accessible
Memorial examining politicized criminal justice and its victims during the National Socialist dictatorship, Soviet occupation, and early German Democratic Republic, located in a former courthouse and prison.

📜 Former Royal Saxon Regional Court, used as a court, prison, and execution site from 1907 to 1956.
🔍 Commemorates victims of political criminal justice under Nazi, Soviet, and GDR regimes, with an exhibition detailing judicial abuses from 1933-1957.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a site with complex double history
📜 Learn about political repression and justice systems
🖼️ See extensive exhibition with photos, documents, and multimedia
🚶 Visit original cells and execution courtyard

Why Avoid

🗣️ Detailed exhibition content and interactive materials mostly in German

Cost

💰 Free admission.

Hours

🕒 Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun & public holidays 10:00-18:00. Outdoor parts always accessible. Public tours Sat/Sun 14:00.