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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum LeipzigvsMuseum in der Runden Ecke
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Museum in der Runden Ecke scores significantly higher than Zeitgeschichtliches Forum. Museum in der Runden Ecke comes in at 83 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Grimmaische Str. 6, 04109 Leipzig, Saxony
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Fodor's "This excellent history museum focuses on issues surrounding the division and reunification of Germany after World War II." Full review
Lonely Planet "This fascinating, enormous and very well curated exhibit tells the political history of the GDR, from division and dictatorship to fall-of-the-Wall ecstasy and post-Wende blues." Full review
Museum in der Runden Ecke
Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Dittrichring 24, North of Thomaskirche, 04003 Leipzig, Saxony
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Frommer's "Exhibits detail how Stasi operated within East Germany through various methods, most interesting of which show the tools of espionage." Full review
Fodor's "This building once served as the headquarters of the city's detachment of the Communist secret police, the dreaded Staatssicherheitsdienst." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the GDR the walls had ears, as is chillingly documented in this exhibit in the former Leipzig headquarters of the East German secret police." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Power and Banality gives an overview of the methods applied by the Ministry of State Security, which employed 85,000 people to record the movements of East Germany's citizens. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police. " Full review
