In 1746, an invalids' home for war invalids was opened near the Charité, which then also included a cemetery. Initially built on a small area, it became a memorial site for Prussian and German military history in the early 19th century.
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Invalidenfriedhof
From the second half of the 19th century, people who had no connection to the invalids' home or the civil parishes, including well-known civil servants, theologians, writers and entrepreneurs, were also allowed to be buried in the invalids' cemetery.
It was continuously used until 1945. The construction of the wall led to the removal of numerous gravestones. The more recent history of the area, with at least five people who died in the area of the wall, will also be shown.
The very important gravestones make the cemetery a special experience of sepulchral history and help to tell many stories.
Since Uwe Timm's book, Halbschatten, the cemetery has been put in a new light, which should also be shed on it when visiting the cemetery, of course with the grave of Marga von Etzdorf.
- Meeting point: at the entrance to the cemetery, Scharnhorststrasse
- City guide: Günter Leitner
- Suitable for people with walking difficulties.
- As the number of participants is limited, we ask that you register
- Cost: €12
- Aimed at: adults
- In German
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Dates
May 2025
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