Berlin, the capital of Germany, is a must-see place for its historical sites such as the Berlin Wall, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Topography of Terror Documentation Center, the Nazi Olympic Stadium and Hitler’s Bunker. One of the most moving sights is the Gleis 17 memorial for those who were deported to ghettos and concentration camps during World War II. It is located in Grunewald, one of the wealthiest districts in the capital and is about 30 minutes by train from central Berlin. Grunewald is an affluent town and is full of three-storey mansions and boutiques whilst being surrounded by forests and lakes.
The memorial, which is tucked away on the side of the Berlin-Grunewald station, will silence even the most vocal tourists. It is a memorial site that I would recommend to the lone traveller, couples, groups and those with families. It is a memorial site that is hidden away and surprisingly one of the least busy memorial sites that you will find in Berlin, and that gives you more reason to visit it. Be the brave traveller who wants to connect with history in its most raw and gripping form.
The hollow humans monument

About 50,000 people were deported from Gleis 17

A powerful and moving experience

A visit will leave a lasting impression
You can see photographs of Gleis 17; you can watch videos online about this memorial site; however, nothing will compare to physically standing at this memorial site and reflecting on what happened during the Nazi regime to so many individuals. Gleis 17 will leave a lasting impression on you and I would recommend that you take the time to visit it.
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