Introduction
In this being Berlin, Germany impossible to have a tour without crossing number of historic places every one of them has its own stories and meaning behind. One such place is the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial site which offers a very suggestive view a ob the tragic history of holocaust and Nazi dictatorship in Germany.
Understanding Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Among them, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp which was created in the summer of 1936 near Oranienburg, just outside Berlin. , it was developed as a model camp but later served as a primary concentration camp for punishment and repression. Sachsenhausen has housed tens of thousands of political prisoners, Jews, homosexuals, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Exploring the Memorial Site
Sachsenhausen announced its purpose and function in 1945 and has been converted to a memorial and Museum for public visit today. Self-directed tours and demonstrations give camp visitors an understanding of the camp’s past from the time it was operated until its present state.
The first thing that visitors are likely to see as they walk in is the entrance wrought-iron gate featuring the inscribed message that means “ Arbeit Macht Frei” in English, work sets you free. After the gate, visitors can see representations of the barracks, watchtowers, and exhibits that seek to illustrate the strenuous living standards, and the planed torture of detainees.
The most promising focus is the ‘Station Z’ or the killing place within a camp. Here is one of the most horrifying parts of Auschwitz – the gas chamber, the incinerator and the gallows.
Why Visit Sachsenhausen?
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial provides a chance to remember the victims and to learn about one of the worst pages in human history. That is why I believe, this film should be regarded as a kind of a lesson showing the bitter price people have to pay for uncontrolled hatred, discrimination and oppression.
Learning from History
Visiting places such as Sachsenhausen helps the society maintain tolerance and prevent such wrong seem from happening again in our society again. The educational role shows how the genocide occurred and prompts action again the prejudice and the suffering both obvious and subtle.
However, understanding the holocaust is important more so in order to avoid repetition of such incidences in future. This is because through watching documentaries we get to listen to the stories the victims of the circumstances that happen in the world thus ensuring we can fight for others through empathy, compassion, and respect to all people in the world.
Planning Your Visit
If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wish to visit the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, here are a few tips to make your experience more meaningful:
Guided Tours
If you are interested in getting more historical information about the camp, you may join a guided tour here. Expert guides bring important information and can also give real life examples, which helps to understand the topic better.
Allow Sufficient Time
It will take approximately half a day to visit the memorial to the best of any touring tips. It is suggested you spend several minutes and read these boards carefully and take your time to go through what has been displayed and if you choose to, offer your tribute to the victims.
Respectful Behavior
As we seen the importance of the memorial, people should not disrespect it. Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, avoid talking loudly, do not take pictures, touch or do things that are prohibited by the staff members.
Bring Comfortable Shoes
The whole complex is rather vast, so guests will need sturdy footwear in order to comfortably explore the territory of the memorial. Before going, be ready for a certain amount of walking on different terrains and between attractions be sure to plan in breaks as required.
Conclusion
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial in Berlin is a thought provoking tour informative for it can provide the suffering of holocaust and the world should turn into a brand new one where strength will always prevail against evil. It is possible to predict the crimes and fight against them at this stage because there is a possibility to learn about related crimes from experience.
Do not forget that visiting such places as Sachsenhausen, we encourage ourselves, make others remember and pass knowledge to the further generations.
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