Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismus

If you visit the Schiller Monument, you'll notice a memorial with an eternal burning flame in the square in front. The area was re-named Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismus after 1946, to commemorate those who died resisting Nazi rule. The memorial, a pillar with an imprisoned burning flame was built in 1985 to commemorate the victims of Nazi rule. The location, as well as naming of the square was always a controversial topic. In 2014, the square was renovated and redesigned to display a large bronze plaque bearing the inscription, “In memory of the victims of Nazi tyranny”.