Images of Gedenkstätte Amthordurchgang e. V.
Gedenkstätte Amthordurchgang e. V. and its collection
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The Gedenkstätte Amthordurchgang in Gera serves as a memorial site for the victims of both German dictatorships. It is an important point of contact for communication, information, and documentation. The memorial is located in a building that was part of a prison built in 1874 and served as a detention center until 1989. The actual cell block was demolished in 1999, and the memorial is now located in the former administrative wing of the prison.
The Memorial and Meeting Place
The memorial and meeting place in the gatehouse of the political prison, which was operational from 1933 to 1945 and again from 1945 to 1989, has been open to the public since November 18, 2005. This place serves as a reminder of the political prisoners who were held here during these periods.
Permanent Exhibition at the Memorial
The memorial houses a permanent exhibition spread across two floors, the basement, and an outdoor area. The exhibition provides insights into the history and use of the prison and the historical context of the two German dictatorships. It documents the life paths of contemporary witnesses and preserves them in a suitable form for the public.
DETorhaus Gera
History & Anthropology Historic house War