Auschwitz Monument
Auschwitz Monument
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Neighbourhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
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- Waterlooplein • 7 min walk
- Nieuwmarkt • 9 min walk
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Blackberry76
Devizes, UK70 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
A quiet respectful corner of a public park sits a monument to a time we must never forget for it's inhumanity towards the Jewish people. Flowers are freshly laid, pebbles lie along the glass words signifying the monument.
It cannot bring emotion, a silence nor a moment of reflection. The mirrors lie cracked to signify that the sky will never be intact for such an atrocity to have happened. Less we forget.
It cannot bring emotion, a silence nor a moment of reflection. The mirrors lie cracked to signify that the sky will never be intact for such an atrocity to have happened. Less we forget.
Written 5 September 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,708 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
The Auschwitz Monument stands in tribute to all of those that were killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. The memorial is well hidden in Wertheimpark and easily missed if not looking for it.
The memorial features six broken mirrors laid out on the ground inviting viewers to reflect upon the atrocities with the words, “Never Again Auschwitz” inscribed on the monument.
As much as I admire the aims of the memorial, the monument isn't particularly proportionate the the scale of deaths and lack of prominence by it's location makes it awkward to visit and I went out of the way to pay my respects.
The memorial features six broken mirrors laid out on the ground inviting viewers to reflect upon the atrocities with the words, “Never Again Auschwitz” inscribed on the monument.
As much as I admire the aims of the memorial, the monument isn't particularly proportionate the the scale of deaths and lack of prominence by it's location makes it awkward to visit and I went out of the way to pay my respects.
Written 31 July 2019
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Israel35,388 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
PROS
* Important historical memorial
* Subdued monument sunken in the ground- reflecting the tragedy
* Creative broken glass carries significant message
* Solemn memorial as there are ashes of incinerated human remains interred in the edifice
* Located in the old Jewish Quarter and near to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, the soon-to-be-opened Holocaust Museum and not far from the Dutch Resistance Museum
* Located in lovely quiet Wertheimpark
CONS
* Not well enough known or located
"I VISITED THIS PLACE..."
... because I wanted to specifically see this monument and to honor the memory of those Dutch Jews who were brutally murdered and lost their lives because they were Jews.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It's free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Of course
ADVICES
I suggest going a bit out of your way to see this memorial and to honor the victims
* Important historical memorial
* Subdued monument sunken in the ground- reflecting the tragedy
* Creative broken glass carries significant message
* Solemn memorial as there are ashes of incinerated human remains interred in the edifice
* Located in the old Jewish Quarter and near to the Jewish Museum, Portuguese Synagogue, the soon-to-be-opened Holocaust Museum and not far from the Dutch Resistance Museum
* Located in lovely quiet Wertheimpark
CONS
* Not well enough known or located
"I VISITED THIS PLACE..."
... because I wanted to specifically see this monument and to honor the memory of those Dutch Jews who were brutally murdered and lost their lives because they were Jews.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
It's free
WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Of course
ADVICES
I suggest going a bit out of your way to see this memorial and to honor the victims
Written 25 December 2023
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Kelly D
Tampa, FL183 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This monument is tucked into the Conner is the park. The plaque is in Dutch and English, the words are very touching. If you are in the area stop by.
Written 31 May 2019
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Susan S
Ottawa, Canada144 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
A monument to the victims of Auschwitz camp is located in a lovely park near the National Holocaust museums. When one thinks of a monument, one pictures a structure with height, This one is made up of broken mirrors that lie flat on the ground and reflect the sky. Buried underneath is an urn filled with ashes collected at Auschwitz. Its a low key but moving place.
Written 18 August 2016
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TYPSUKR
Arlington, VA729 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This monument is quietly tucked away in the corner of a park (Wertheimpark), and in fact we first walked by it and didn't even realize it. This small monument reflects the agony associated with both Auschwitz, but also the Holocaust in general.
Written 30 April 2019
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ThomasEMM
Amersfoort, The Netherlands3,707 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
The monument is right in the middle of the former Jewish quarter, which still has many Jewish related buildings/sites. It's a must see in the sense that the designer (Jan Wolkers) has created great symbolism with this monument and if you want to have any feeling for what happened during WWII you need to see it. It's very easy to reach and for instance if you are going to visit the Artis Zoo, this monument is a 3 minute walk from the entrance of Artis.
Written 22 April 2017
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kellydx
Huntington Beach, CA190 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The park is close to the botanical gardens. The Auschwitz Memorial is very small, but you must see it if you are there because when you read the plaque that explains what it is, your life will change. You will think about the sky in a different way.
Written 12 August 2023
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samrox5
Sydney, Australia1,637 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
It was part of a walking tour to stop here. The artist has done a remarkable job with this monument. Cracked panes of glass that reflect the broken sky are a poignant touch to an atrocity that cannot be forgotten or fixed. The head stone is where people place pebbles as a mark of respect as flowers die.
Written 4 August 2019
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Funtime2129
Kaiserslautern, Germany8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We visited early afternoon. The crowds were so bad tour groups were on top of each other that we couldn’t digest the information and sometimes lost our group. Definitely a must see, just choose your time wisely.
Written 18 April 2019
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