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The People's Court, 1934–1945: Terror in the Name of 'Justice'

13.05.2026 - 27.09.2026 ,
Memorium Nuremberg Trials: Courtroom 600

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partly accessible
Opening Times
Open today 09:00-18:00
Address
Bärenschanzstraße 72
90429 Nürnberg
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The People’s Court was established to combat so-called enemies of the state. Over 16,700 people were tried before this supreme political court in Nazi Germany. From 1942 onwards, one in two was sentenced to death. The exhibition provides information about the court, its staff, the verdicts and its victims.

A travelling exhibition by the Topography of Terror.

Last edited on 13.05.2026

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Schwarz-weiß Fotografie einer Gerichtsszene (opens enlarged image)
"Hanna" Solf war als Widerständlerin vor dem Volksgerichtshof angeklagt. Sie entging einer Verurteilung. Die Fotografie zeigt sie 1947 während des Nürnberger Juristenprozesses. Dort sagte sie gegen den ehemaligen Oberreichsanwalt Ernst Lautz aus, der sie vor dem Volksgerichtshof anklagte. © NARA, College Park, MD.. Photo: U.S. Army Signal Corps.

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