Grosse Hamburger Strasse
Germany
We will see the old Jewish cemetery and a "Sammellager". The place where Jews were detained before their deportation.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Große Hamburger Straße, located in the heart of Berlin's historic Scheunenviertel, or 'Barn Quarter.' This street is often referred to by historians as the 'Street of Tolerance' because of the remarkable…
Listen in the app2The Old Jewish Cemetery: A Void of Memory
The site before you is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Berlin, established in 1672. For over 150 years, until 1827, it served as the final resting place for over 10,000 individuals, including the great Enlightenment philosopher…
Listen in the app3The Jewish Gymnasium: Education and Resilience
Standing adjacent to the cemetery is the Jüdisches Gymnasium Moses Mendelssohn, a prestigious Jewish high school that represents both the 'past sorrow and the future' of the community. The building was originally the site of the…
Listen in the app4The Missing House: Art as Historical Witness
As we walk further north, we encounter a gap in the row of houses that has been transformed into a profound artistic memorial known as 'The Missing House.' Created by the French artist Christian Boltanski, this installation…
Listen in the app5Sophienkirche: Baroque Grace and War Scars
Turning our attention to the architectural diversity of the street, we find the entrance to the Sophienkirche, one of the few surviving Baroque churches in Berlin. Founded in the early 18th century by Queen Sophie Luise, the…
Listen in the app6St. Hedwig Hospital: The Catholic Presence
Continuing our walk toward the northern end of the street, we encounter the sprawling brick complex of the St. Hedwig Hospital (now known as the Alexianer St. …
Listen in the app7Stolpersteine: The Micro-Memorials Underfoot
As we navigate the sidewalks of Große Hamburger Straße, we must be careful to look down. This street is home to a high concentration of 'Stolpersteine,' or 'stumbling stones.' These are small, brass-plated cobblestones engraved…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through the Große Hamburger Straße, we are left to ponder the meaning of the name 'Street of Tolerance.' Can a street that saw the deportation of 55,000 people and the desecration of its oldest cemetery…
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What is Grosse Hamburger Strasse?
Grosse Hamburger Strasse is a place in Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5251, 13.3990 |
| Last updated |
