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Bendlerblock

The Bendlerblock building complex has long held ties to the German military, first serving as the offices of the Imperial German Navy and today housing the Berlin offices of the Ministry of Defense. It was here where, on 20 July 1944, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and other officers led a coup that sought to remove Hitler and the Nazis from power. They failed and were summarily executed in the courtyard, where a memorial stands for these men who are considered German heroes by many. Inside the building you'll find the German Resistance Memorial Center, a permanent exhibit dedicated to the July 20 plot and other individuals in the German resistance.

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Address: Stauffenbergstraße 13 - 14
Getting there: Entrance is through the commemorative courtyard
Hours: Mon-Wed Fri O9:00-18:00, Thu 09:00-20:00, Sat Sun and holidays 10:00-18:00
Price: Admission and guided tours are free of charge
Website: gdw-berlin.de (opens in a new tab)

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