FEZ Berlin listed: a symbol of GDR history!

FEZ Berlin listed: a symbol of GDR history!

Wuhlheide, Berlin, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, the State Monument Office Berlin announced that the leisure and recreation center (Fez-Berlin) in the Wuhlheide is now listed. The FEZ, once opened as a Pioneer Palace "Ernst Thälmann" in 1979, is considered a unique testimony in GDR history. The architectural and historical importance of this building complex is to be recognized by monument protection.

At a press date, the monument badge was symbolically presented. The people present included Christian Gaebler, the Senator for Urban Development, Building and Living, as well as Dr. Christoph Rauhut, state conservator and head of the Berlin monument office. Dr. were also represented Antonia Brauchle, the head of the lower monument protection authority Treptow-Köpenick, and Dr. Margrit Witzke and Chris Berghäuser from the management of Fez-Berlin.

meaning of the monument protection

dr. During the event, Antonia Brauchle emphasized the importance of monument protection and the versatility of the FEZ. The leisure and recreation center has continuously established itself as an open house for participation, movement, creativity and research. These aspects contribute to the lively use of the building, which has been a 100 % subsidiary of the State of Berlin since 1995, together with the State Music Academy Berlin.

The Fez Berlin is recognized as the largest non-profit organization of this kind in Europe and extends over a total area of ​​13,000 square meters of indoor and 175,000 square meters outdoors. Christian Gaebler explained that the monument protection will contribute significantly to the preservation of the building, which Dr. Christoph Rauhut was supported. This described the FEZ as an outstanding example of architecture in East Berlin.

The announcement of monument protection will be made on Wednesday, but reflects a long -term goal. The appreciation of the FeZ as part of the historical landscape of Berlin is essential to keep the memory of a formative era of city history alive. Further information and images are available on the website of the Berlin State Monument Office.

The importance of the FeZ for Berlin's education and leisure activities is undeniable, and the latest step of monument protection ensures the future of this unique institution.

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