Situated at Unter den Linden, it is not hard to find the 'Neue Wache' This building is the monument for all the people that are killed in wars. In the neue wache is a statue of a mother with a dying soldier in her arms. In the nazi-era, Hitler visited the Neue Wache. In those days it was a monument... More

A wonderful neo-classical building on Unter den Linden that once housed the memorial to soldiers who died in WW1, this now is the home for a simple and very moving sculpture that commemorates all the victims of war... It only takes a moment on a walk along other destinations, buildings and monuments, but very much worth that moment... Lovely... More

This monument touched me emotionally with its simplicity and beauty. I would highly recommend a visit. If possible, go when there aren't so many people, or wait outside for a crowd to subside because I feel it is best appreciated alone. More

This is a sculpture that says a lot, simply. I liked the idea of the open roof which means the mother is snowed & rained on too. More

This is a fitting memorial that is situated along Unter Den Linden. The building serves as a memorial for all those who have died through war and tyranny. It is definitely worth visiting here to reflect on some of the evils that have occurred in history. More

The New Wache (Neu Guardhouse) was built in 1816 as a guard house;this one building captures much of the history of Berlin. It was designed by Schinkel, one the the leading architects in Berlin. It guarded the Prussian monarchy and then the German emperor (well, the crown prince) after 1870. It ceased being a royal guard house in 1918 when... More

We were fortunate to be taken here on our walking tour in Berlin, this monument was very moving and an absolutely necessary monument in driving home the sorrows that war brings. This beautifully sculptured art piece has the amazing capacity to move you to tears and make you think about the value of life, and I noticed it had the... More