"Roter Ochse" Memorial
Living memory
The name can only vaguely be traced back to the red brickwork of the buildings. However, the horrors that took place here during the Nazi era, later under Soviet occupation and during the GDR era were carefully documented. The “Roter Ochse” meaning Red Ox memorial centre was built next to the Halle (Saale) prison in 1996. The rooms that were once used for holding prisoners, executions and interrogations are now filled with a sensitively staged permanent exhibition. On heavy metal panels, this place of remembrance and reminiscence revisits an important chapter in Halle's history. Valuable encounters are created during discussions with contemporary witnesses, book presentations and lectures.
Am Kirchtor 20, 06108, Halle (Saale)
Member of the Halle Museum Network part of the Halle CardEvents
Opening hours:
Mon. and Fri. 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Tue. to Thurs. 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Evers first weekend of the month (Sat. and Sun.)* 1.00 to 5.00 p.m.
*Saturdays and Sundays guided tour through the exhibition at 2.00 p.m.