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Soviet War Memorial Treptow

Berlin, Germany

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Soviet War Memorial Treptow

A complex of statues, sarcophagi and graves stands in Treptower Park in Berlin, honouring Soviet soldiers who died in the Battle of Berlin. A large bronze of a soldier carrying a child dominates the grounds, and entry is free.

Highlights

  • Bronze soldier with child
  • Sarcophagi and military reliefs
  • Stalin quotes on the walls

Good to know

  • S-Bahn Treptower Park is nearby
  • Few toilets and bins on site
  • Information boards are limited

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