Soviet Memorial (Sowjetisches Ehrenmal)
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Wheelchair accessible
For patriotic Russians, this memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who died liberating Berlin in 1945 is the most sacred location outside of Russia.

📜 War memorial and military cemetery in Berlin's Treptower Park.🔍 Commemorates 7,000 of 80,000 Red Army soldiers who fell in the Battle of Berlin in 1945. # Why Go✨ Impressive monumental proportions and solemn atmosphere.⚔️ See the iconic statue of a Soviet soldier saving a German child, standing over a broken swastika.🖼️ Explore sarcophagi with intricate reliefs depicting the Great Patriotic War and quotes from Josef Stalin.🌲 Enjoy a reflective walk through a half-kilometer long complex with weeping birch trees.🎨 Admire the intricate reliefs, mosaics, and symbolic statues throughout the memorial. # Why Avoid🗣️ Has received criticism and unflattering nicknames due to historical context and restoration funding.🚶‍♀️ Partial areas not accessible without steps. # Tips🚶 Short walk from Treptower Park S-bahn Station.🅿️ Free parking usually available; Alt-Treptow side recommended when crowded.🚏 Easily accessible via public transportation. # Hours🕒 Daily, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. # Accessibility♿ Wheelchair-accessible in most areas, orientation aids for blind people.

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