A tragic tale unfolds at the Günter-Schwannecke-Gedenkstein Stele. This reddish memorial boulder, with its inscription, stands as a stark reminder of a life cut short by hate. The Günter-Schwannecke-Gedenkstein Stele commemorates Günter Schwannecke, a Berlin artist who became a victim of right-wing violence. In 1992, on this very spot, Günter Schwannecke and his friend Hagen Knuth witnessed neo-Nazis harassing people. They bravely intervened. This act of courage cost Günter his life. He and Knuth were brutally attacked with a baseball bat. Günter Schwannecke succumbed to his injuries on September 5, 1992. The Günter-Schwannecke-Gedenkstein Stele serves not only as a memorial to him but also as a symbol of the fight against right-wing extremism. The inscription on the stele reads: “On this square, the Berlin artist Günter Schwannecke became the victim of a fatal attack by neo-Nazis on 29.08.1992. He died because he showed civil courage. He stands in a line of countless victims of neo-Nazi terror. We will never forget them.” This powerful message ensures that Günter Schwannecke’s bravery and the tragic consequences of hatred are not forgotten. The Günter-Schwannecke-Gedenkstein Stele stands as a sobering reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice, even in the face of danger. It reminds us that silence can be complicity and that courage, like that shown by Günter Schwannecke, is essential in the fight for a just and tolerant society.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in