Housed in the former head-quarters of the Army High Command, the building was heavily damaged by the fall of Berlin in 1945. It was rebuilt in the 1950's and has been used by the both the German Federal Government and the State of Berlin.
The main permanent exhibition will reopen in summer 2014 after extensive redevelopment and will include presentations called, 'Resistance against National Socialism', 'What could they do?' 'Resistance against National Socialism 1939 - 1945', and 'Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and the Attempted Coup of July 20, 1944'.
The centre piece of the building is the commemorative courtyard, which is dedicated to the memory of the resistance officers that were executed during the war.
Image © János Balázs (Flickr)
Sample the foods of Berlin and discover a vibrant, ever-changing city where you can visit the past and the future. Be guided through small eateries and local restaurants by dedicated staff.
Join a private tour of the UNESCO Site of Potsdam with its beautiful palaces and rich history. See the Sanssouci Gardens, Palace, Bridge of Spies, etc with a guide.
Enjoy an exciting journey through the history of Berlin by bike and discover the most famous sights in the city of Berlin. See Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Museum Island, the Berlin Wall and more.
Join lovers of illusion, young and old, at the Illuseum Berlin. Experience an exhibit in which touching is explicitly encouraged. See why the museum's motto is: "You are the museum and the illusion".
Reap the benefits of the Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island with discounts on attractions and free public transport for 72 hours. Enjoy free entry to all museums and collections on Berlin's Museum Island with the Pass.
Learn about an important chapter in German history with a guided trip to the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, nowadays a memorial.
Discover Berlin’s many points of interest on an open-top double-decker bus. Discover the German capital. See the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, and much more.
Accept your exclusive invitation to Madame Tussauds Berlin and star in immersive sets with your favorite celebrities.
Discover Berlin on a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with live commentary, visiting the most famous and beautiful sights of the city at your leisure.
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