Monument preservation in Berlin: Fascination with history on September 13th and 14th!

Monument preservation in Berlin: Fascination with history on September 13th and 14th!

The city of Berlin invites you to a special weekend on September 13th and 14th, 2025, which will be dedicated to the capital's architectural heritage. Under the motto "Monument preservation. Added value for Berlin", the organizers would like to emphasize in particular the value of architecture and its history for the city's society. District Mayor Stefanie Remlinger emphasizes the need to preserve these treasures and make them accessible to the public in order to promote awareness and interest in Berlin's history. Further information can be found in the official press release from Berlin.de, which contains details about the events.

The program for these two days is diverse and offers numerous highlights for visitors. Tours of historical sites, lectures and special exhibitions invite you to take part. Particular attention is paid, among other things, to: Monastery ruins, which offers tours of the former Franciscan monastery church, led by art historians such as Dirk Schuhmann and Dr. Maximilian Krämer. These tours run on Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, registration is required.

Diverse event program

Another highlight is the Bear kennel, which made a name for itself as the home of Berlin's heraldic animals until the death of the city's last bear, Schnute. There is a historic monument tour that is offered from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. According to the organizers of the memorial at the Moabit freight station, a tour is also offered that deals with the deportations of more than 30,000 people between 1942 and 1944.

For those interested in Berlin's culture and art, the weekend ends in Center Museum with the closing event of the special exhibition “Duet of Modernity – Visions for Reconstruction in a Divided City” on September 14th. A tour by the curators and a panel discussion will take place here.

The event not only offers the opportunity to learn about the history of the city, but also to take part in special tours and exclusive experiences that are not normally accessible. Examples of this include exciting themed bike tours and concerts in historic walls, like on the website Open Monument Days can be found.

Technical assistance and modern offers

To better plan your visit, a practical program app is available that offers numerous useful functions. Users can save their personal interests and plan a route from monument to monument. They also have access to information about opening hours and programs being held.

This app makes it easy for visitors to take part in more than a thousand free events throughout the weekend. These digital tools are a further step in promoting awareness of monument protection and preservation.

In summary, the weekend on September 13th and 14th, 2025 is not just a celebration for Berliners and history buffs, but a welcome opportunity to discover the city's significant cultural heritage together. Those interested can find further information about these and other events on the website Monument protection.