Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
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Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds - by Emre Peker from Google
Description
The Documentation Center Nazi Party Rallying Grounds (Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände) is a museum established in the southwest of Nuremberg, on the site where some of the largest rallies of the Nazi party were held. The first rally took place as early 1923 and they grew steadily, playing a key part in the party's propaganda. The Rally grounds covered about 11km2 and the Congress Hall is the largest preserved building there whilst the north wing houses the museum that was designed by Austrian architect Günther Domenig with a diagonal glass and steel passageway. The permanent exhibition "Fascination and Terror" studied the causes and consequences of National Socialism but is now closed as the Documentation Center is going through an extensive remodelling. During this time, an Interim Exhibition provides a comprehensive picture of the history of the site and of the Nazi Party Rallies.
Access & Transport
Address: Bayernstraße 110, 90478 Nuremberg The museum is served by line 6 of the tram and bus 36, 45, 55, 65 at Doku-Zentrum stop The S-Bahn S2 Dutzendteich train station is only 5mins walk away. Car parking is quite limited due to the current remodelling work but there are more spaces along "An der Ehrenhalle", the street between the Meistersingerhalle and the Documentation Center. Information for guests with disabilities: https://museums.nuernberg.de/documentation-center/visitor-information/disabled-access
Instructions & Recommendations
*** The Documentation Center is being remodelled. During construction, the former Permanent Exhibition has been replaced by a new Interim Exhibition in the large exhibition hall. For the time being, this is the only part of the building that is accessible to visitors ***
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the country's history and the lessons to be drawn from the past
Conclusion
The sheer scale of the rally grounds and some of the remaining buildings is staggering and gives visitors an inkling of what the atmosphere may have been like. Given the pivotal role the rallies have played in the ascent of the Nazi party, the site is still worth visiting even though the temporary exhibition may not be (this should change when the new permanent exhibition opens).
Key positive
Impressive buildings
Easy to get to by public transport from downtown
Key negative
Limited content during the overhaul
Suitability
The museum's website states that the exhibits are not suitable for children under 14 but we think 12 is still fine. Wheelchair users can access the museum but may need to be accompanied, especially to reach the ticket office.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
Max total number:5
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:1
Max.child age:17
Price for family€12.5