For a book lover and reader, this place is the least wanted place to be standing. This is where, more than 20,000 books were burned down to chock the free flow of knowledge. The empty book shelves reminds us of that day, everyday.

The infamous Bebelplatz, where the notorious National Socialists or "Nazis" burnt 20,000 books remains fresh as a horror to the literate world. The spot where the books were burnt, right in front of the Law-Department of Humboldt University, has been preserved with an underground memorial with shelves, having no books in them - a clear indication of that day of horror.

In Bebel Square, there is this memorial for the book burning event by the Nazis in 1933. The memorial is located below the ground and it just contains empty bookshelves. It is hard to see through the floor glass because everything is in white. It can be better with some lighting or a contrast color.

(Translated by Google) The "Bibliothek" Memorial recalls the burning of books. The memory is now in the signs on the floor, which led to the memorial "library" eight meters deep in the center of the square. This underground memorial with empty shelves is designed to fit exactly 20,000 books. At the same time, for a sad reason, this reminds us of a burial chamber, which was carved out of rock, because Heine's quote was, unfortunately, prophetic. The monument visible through a glass slab indicates that history is hidden under the pavement and behind the walls, opening for those who want to discover there and look. (Original) O Memorial "Bibliothek" lembra a queima de livros. A lembrança agora está nos sinais no piso, que levaram à "biblioteca" memorial de oito metros de profundidade no centro da praça. Este memorial subterrâneo de prateleiras vazias é projetado para caber exatamente 20 mil livros. Ao mesmo tempo, por uma razão triste, isso nos lembra uma câmara funerária, que foi esculpida em rocha, porque a citação de Heine foi, infelizmente, profética. O monumento visível através de uma laje de vidro indica que a história está escondida sob o pavimento e atrás das paredes, abrindo para quem quer descobrir lá e olhar.

Fantastic Christmas market here, which has a small entry fee. I believe this was moved here for a previous location. It's a very small space for a market. It gets super busy by 4 pm it's just too much! However, there's some lovely stalls, mostly food and drinks.

Im Winter war hier Weihnachtsmarkt mit vielen Hütten zum Reinsetzen. Auch ein ganzer Bereich mit Marktständen und Bistro wurden wetterfest aber auch hell überdacht. Toll vor allem für leicht frierende Menschen. Nicht ganz günstig, wie jeder Markt.

Somber site with an underground bookshelf representing the thousands of books' space that was lost. Location is central, near the tv tower and several train stations. Witnessed a beautiful light show there on return visit.

Hitler has lived there and burnt books. İ will add underground library - it's empty - and symbolic for remind history. This Platz behind to university by the way. İ like very much there because every physical and geographic location design and create for relaxty for citizen. For example sidewalk and roads.

The memorial reminding us of the 1933 book burning is a stark exhibition of empty shelves and empty minds. The fright is seeing such movements again today happening among USA extreme conservative members of a political party. May the world never forget!

A simple but sad memorial to all the literature lost from the Hirschfield institute and elsewhere.

Historically interesting but little to see. A grubby window in the middle of the square reveals little of interest except to watch groups of tourists peering hopefully in to see something. And then moving on. Visit the square to remember what happened and then use your imagination. Heinrich Heine, "Where they burn books they will also ultimately burn people."

Don’t miss this subtle memorial, The Empty Library. “That was but a prelude; where they burn books, they will ultimately burn people as well.” quote from German-Jewish author Heinrich Heine's play Almansor (1820).

Look through the glass (in the ground, in the middle of the square) in a sterile-white library room with empty bookshelves. That is one the most powerful symbols that I have ever seen. The most powerful would be the monument across the road - the greeving mother with a dead son in her hands. Please, try to feel both - might make you a better human being.

If you are a book lover you have definitely to stop by ??

I am exceedingly impressed with the Memorial to the Book Burning in Berlin. It has a subtle presence, often blending into the background. During the day, I usually have to look closely to find it. At night it illuminates from the ground. At first glance, its significance is not immediately clear. The empty bookshelves poignantly symbolize the book burnings by the Nazis, a horrific chapter in German history. This memorial, with its simple white bookshelves, serves as a solemn reminder of these atrocities. I am grateful for this memorial, as it offers a unique form of remembrance. My recommendation is to visit it after dark, to fully appreciate its impact.

Der schönste Weihnachtsmarkt den ich seit langem gesehen habe. Die 2 Euro Eintritt haben wir zuerst komisch empfunden und als wir dann den Weihnachtsmarkt gesehen hatten waren wir überrascht wie viel Liebe im Detail steckt. Kommen sicher wieder Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg

A lovely little square surrounded by architectural interesting buildings. I visited before Christmas and there was a little Christmas market there which was really nice.

Schöne Aufmachung , sehr voll ,

We had to pay our respects to those murdered in the war. It was devastating to see the sheer amount of people who lost their lives. On a site covering 19,000 square metres, there are 2711 concrete columns/slabs. Maybe due to the time of year, it was peaceful and eerie adding to the somber mood. I have seen posts on social media of people lying down or standing on these which is totally unacceptable and disrespectful. So I'm glad we didn't witness anyone doing that. We didn't do the guided tour as we were on a tight time schedule, but if we have the opportunity to return to Berlin again, that would be on our list to do A must see landmark in the area.

It's hard to see the memorial because it had condensation, and the glass cover reflected light. There is also a plaque. I think the event deserves a better memorial.

The memorial itself isn't important. Standing on the spot where the books were burned right in front of the Nutrimentum Spiritus post was chilling.

Good to see the site. The wall plaque. The university. The window in the middle of the square looking down into empty bookshelves. Chilling that night must have been for anyone who read and valued free thought.

Interesting story behind, big open space that allows a complete view. Importat to get inform about the meaning, reading before or have a guide.

Strong expressions of the past well preserved and exhibited.

You can barely see through the window on the ground, they should take better care!!

Interesting and a very important event un the development of Nazism!!!

I think they did an excellent job of showing the people and actual atrocities that happened during the war.

As always one of my favorite place in Berlin . It takes you another trip inside Berlin.

A clear glass window on ground level looking at empty bookshelves for all the books burned and banned. Moving and poignant reminder- “if you burn books you burn people” 1820 and yet we are still here today

I would always recommend to take a free walking tour, you have a LOT of them and they're pretty good in general, besides there's so much to see and understand, It's better if someone qualified explains it to you. I used the "civitatis" app to book them and it worked wonders for me!

I'd seen pictures of this so knew what to expect. The idea is great, but the glass panel through which you look through is so badly scratched by people walking over it that you can't remember see much. Hence the low rating

This is literally a hole on the ground! The glass covering the whole was not clear but when you look carefully it shows empty book shelves which I guess represents the books that have been burned. If you didn’t pay attention, you would miss this!

Great piece of history. Hitler burned all the books here

I've been here several times. This time Christmas market and yet they had memorial posted off to honor memorial. Located in the center of educational buildings this subtle reminder stands in stark contrast. Christmas market amazing

Great historical site. Great monuments like this brings history to you in HD. I have read about the events in books, journals, articles. And here I am...right where the past meets the present.

Amazing show at the memorial during light show in Berlin

Christmas market taking place while I was there, so impossible to reflect. The glass square in the centre with the empty bookshelves is a simple and effective piece.

Interesting story it was not the Nazis who started the whole book burning at that spot. But the students. The Nazis took the event because it was good publicity for them

Really cool being able to stand right were history, albeit sad history happened. The empty shelves represent the about of books burned that day.

This place makes more sense with a guided tour. Has a very interesting history! Below that glass is an underground bookshelves which has space for around 20,000 books, as a reminder of the 20,000 books that went up in flames here on 10 May 1933 at the behest of the Nazis. The Israeli artist Micha Ullman designed the library memorial, which was unveiled on 20 March 1995.

Wow! I didn't prepare myself for how emotional this memorial is. Very powerful. Knowledge is power.

Hard to see because of the glare but very cool memorial.

Der Weihnachtsmarkt dort war richtig super. Waren gleich zweimal dorz

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interessant

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately only to be marveled at in the evening when the lighting is on. Very nice place. Very little going on at the moment. (Original) Leider nur am Abend zu bestaunen, wenn die Beleuchtung an ist. Sehr schöner Platz. Zur Zeit sehr wenig los.

(Translated by Google) great (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) Beautiful old building. (Original) Wunderschönes altes Gebäude.

(Translated by Google) You don't see anything. (Original) Man sieht nix.

(Translated by Google) Everyone should have been here and of course also know the history of the place. (Original) Hier sollte jeder mal gewesen sein und dazu natürlich noch die Geschichte des Platzes kennen.

Where the horror began.

(Translated by Google) A society is of no value if it does not tolerate the other's opinion. (Original) Eine Gesellschaft ist nichts Wert, wenn sie die Meinung des anderen nicht toleriert.

Historically is an important sport but currently is empty, also the memorial.

(Translated by Google) Definitely worth seeing (Original) Sehr sehenswert

(Translated by Google) Very interesting place, worth visiting. (Original) 很有意思的地方，值得前往。

(Translated by Google) Almost the only place in Berlin that has remained original after the second world war (Original) Vrijwel enige plaats in Berlijn die origineel gebleven is na de tweede wereldoorlog

Poignant memorial of book burnings organized in 1933 by the Nazis, consisting of a plaque set into the ground and a window showing a room with empty book cases. I visited the place during the day and the window remained dark to me. Apparently the idea is to visit after sunset.

A memorable site to visit.

Its so beautiful... these photos are from the festival of lights...

In bright sunshine its hard to see properly

Absolutely awe inspiring. Just a beautifully well crafted and well thought memorial.

One of the most powerful monument I have ever seen in my life!!

Place that you should definately visit if you are in Berlin. This is the place where Hitler and his nazzis burned all those books.

Beautiful Plaza don't miss the glass square in the middle. It is the remembrance of the burned books.

(Translated by Google) On the square in the floor an installation of a library with empty shelves was created to commemorate the books burned by the Nazis. (Original) На площі в підлозі створена інсталяція бібліотеки з порожніми полицями в пам'ять про спалені нацистами книги.

I love that this srt piece shows exactly what it means.

There is a window set into the square where empty bookshelves have been built. They illustrate just how many books were burned here, some 20,000. On a lighter note, there is a book market opposite the square that sells books by the authors who had their works destroyed.

A place where the horror has been impersonated by burning books! The end of civilization, the begin of the worst atrocities!

At first, hardly noticeable, this art installation, once viewed, is unforgettable.

Unforgettable place, full of history. A must see.

(Translated by Google) Featured (Original) Sehenswerte

(Translated by Google) Very unusual (Original) Очень необычно

(Translated by Google) A place that recalls how easy it is to remove the raid of civilization from people who do not have critical thinking and blindly trust their politicians populists and madmen. (Original) Место, которое напоминает, как легко снять налет цивилизованности с людей, не имеющим критического мышления и слепо верящим своим политикам популистам и безумцам.

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Me as a Ghanaian living in Paris, it's a pleasure to be able to visit this historical place in Berlin.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended historical place. See the monument below your feet, the shelves have exactly the recess of the books that were burned ... (Original) Lloc històric molt recomanable. Veure el monument de baix dels vostres peus, les prestatgeries tenen exactament l'esplai dels llibres q es varen cremar...

Quite impressive.

There is not much left here. Just empty shelves to remind the day when nazis were burning books. There is nothing to photograph. But everything is in your mind. I can recall scenes from the past. And that should never happen again.

(Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Beeindruckend

Emotional feelings even if you are freezing

(Translated by Google) Very scratched glass plate. In the sunshine you can see the empty bookshelves here. (Original) Sehr zerkratzte Glas Platte. Im Sonnenschein kann man hier die leeren Bücher regale erblickten.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, the window to the memorial is very scratched. But definitely worth seeing. (Original) Leider ist die Scheibe zur Gedenkstätte sehr verkratzt. Allerdings doch aufjedenfall sehenswert.

(Translated by Google) As such a magnanimous and beautiful place it could be used for such ignominy and savagery against human thought. (Original) Como un lugar tan magnánimo y bello se pudo utilizar para tal ignominia y salvajada contra el pensamiento humano.

(Translated by Google) Everything is important in this timeline (Original) Tudo é importante nessa linha do tempo