Monument to the children in Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

Name: Monument to the children in Yad Vashem
Address: Jerusalem, Israel

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Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, the Monument to the Children at Yad Vashem stands as a poignant tribute to the innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. This solemn memorial is dedicated to the approximately 1.5 million Jewish children who perished at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators.

Designed by architect Moshe Safdie and sculptor Yigal Tomarkin, the monument is part of the larger Yad Vashem complex, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. The structure is a haunting reminder of the atrocities and serves as a cultural center for education and remembrance.

Upon entering the monument, visitors are enveloped by darkness, symbolizing the abyss of the lost children's lives. A path leads through the underground cavern, where the names of murdered children, their ages, and countries of origin are softly recited in the background. The heart of the monument features an array of mirrors that reflect a multitude of flickering lights, representing the souls of the children. This poignant optical illusion creates an infinite starry night, evoking the vast number of lives extinguished before their time.

The Monument to the Children is not only a place of mourning but also one of reflection and learning. It encourages visitors to consider the impact of intolerance and the importance of preserving the memory of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°46'28"N, 35°10'34"E

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Nearby attractions include Yad Vashem, Jerusalem (2 min walk), Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial, Jerusalem (3 min walk), Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations, Jerusalem (7 min walk), Garden of the Missing in Action, Jerusalem (7 min walk).