Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Stasi Prison [Hohenschönhausen Memorial Center]

I visited a Stasi Prison in Berlin that was the main prison for state prisoners.  We learned about the terrible conditions in the prisons and learned about what they know about the prison from prisoners.  Kyle's guide was actually a prisoner and had many stories to share.  This was the most moving and interesting tour I have ever been on. 
 This was called the submarine by prisoners because it was completely underground.  Prisoners never saw each other or the outside world.


Check out their website to learn more about this important part of Berlin history. http://www.berlin.de/orte/museum/gedenkstaette-berlin-hohenschoenhausen/index.en.php

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