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Moabit Prison Historical Park

Geschichtspark Ehemaliges Zellengefängnis Moabit

A former prison built around 1850 with a haunting history until after the end of World War II (around 1955). During WWII it was used by the Nazis for oppression, torture and murder of political opponents. Nowadays it is a public park serving as a memorial.

Address: Lehrter Straße 5b
Hours: Summer: daily until 21:00; winter: daily until 18:00

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