Hiroshima: Memorial
Places and attractions in the Memorial category
Categories
- Museum
- Memorial
- History museum
- Park
- Art gallery
- Bridge
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Area
- Town
- Temple
- Sacred and religious sites
- Universities and schools
Atomic Bomb Dome
Historic remains of the atomic blast The Atomic Bomb Dome stands as a haunting reminder of the devastating power of nuclear weapons and a symbol of peace in Hiroshima, Japan. Originally known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, this structure was one of the few to partially survive the...
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Park commemorating atomic bomb victims Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a poignant reminder of the tragic events of August 6, 1945, when the city of Hiroshima, Japan, was devastated by the world's first atomic bomb used in war. Located at the epicenter of the blast, the park is both a somber memorial...
Children's Peace Monument
Memorial to child victims of the bomb The Children's Peace Monument stands as a poignant reminder of the tragic consequences of war, located in the heart of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan. This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the children who lost their lives during the atomic...
Human Shadow Etched in Stone
In the heart of Hiroshima, Japan, lies a haunting reminder of the devastating effects of war—the Human Shadow Etched in Stone. This somber relic is a chilling vestige of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
Solemn memorial to atomic bomb victims The Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims stands as a poignant testament to the tragedy that befell Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. This solemn memorial, located near the epicenter of the atomic blast, is dedicated to remembering those...
Hypocenter
In relation to nuclear explosions and other large bombs, ground zero is the point on the Earth's surface closest to a detonation. In the case of an explosion above the ground, ground zero is the point on the ground directly below the nuclear detonation and is sometimes called the hypocenter.
Flame of Peace
The Peace Lamp is a fire and fire pit located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan.
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