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Soviet War Memorial Treptow

Known locally as Sowjetisches Ehrenmal im Treptower Park

A vast Soviet memorial complex whose monumental scale makes it one of Berlin’s most powerful Second World War landscapes.

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Soviet War Memorial Treptow Dr. Zeltsam · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A vast Soviet memorial complex whose monumental scale makes it one of Berlin’s most powerful Second World War landscapes.

What you will see

  • Monumental avenue.
  • Soldier statue.
  • Treptower Park setting.

History

Opened in 1949, the memorial commemorates Soviet soldiers killed in the Battle of Berlin and also serves as a military cemetery.

Photographs

Soviet War Memorial Treptow

Dr. Zeltsam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Approach slowly and allow time for the full axis.

  2. 2

    Combine with a walk in Treptower Park rather than another heavy museum immediately afterwards.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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