A memorial to the Neue Vahe is one of the most striking examples of German Neoclassicism. This monument, which was quite a difficult fate. The memorial was created in 1816, thanks to the hard work and talent of the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. During its existence the Neue Vahe been reconstructed more than once, its also the symbolism has changed over the years.

Initially, this well-known landmark of modernity was the guard room for the troops of the Prussian Prince, was built by order of king Friedrich Wilhelm III. The structure had become a symbol of victory, a reminder of the role of Prussia in the wars. Looking at the front of the building, you can see the image of the goddess of victory, Nike, who decide the outcome of all battles. Noa-Vahe was the Royal Carolina until such time as the German monarchy ended its existence.

Already in 1931 the German government commissioned the architect Henry Tessenow to redesign the building into a monument in honor of soldiers who died in the First world war. The overhaul of the internal spaces, which later turned into a memorial hall in the dome over which it was specifically done a round hole.

Suffered from artillery shells during the Second world war, Noa-Vahe was in need of serious reconstruction. In 1960 this building was reopened to the public and was called the memorial to the victims of fascism and militarism. Subsequently, in the center of the inner hall was installed glass prism, in which burned an eternal flame. In 1993 in the Neue Vahe was installed a sculpture copy of the Kete Colvita "Mother with dead son" ("Pieta"), executed by Harald Haqq, with the inscription "to the Victims of war and tyranny".