Salaspils Memorial, Memorial site and museum in Salaspils, Latvia.
Salaspils Memorial is a memorial site and museum in Salaspils Parish that spreads across a large area with concrete sculptures and architectural structures. The complex combines pathways and exhibition spaces that help visitors move through the grounds and experience the documented content.
During World War II, this site served as a Nazi concentration camp from 1942 to 1944, where thousands were imprisoned. After liberation, a memorial was eventually built to honor those held there and preserve their memory.
Seven prominent Latvian architects and sculptors collaborated to design this memorial, which combines brutalist architecture with symbolic artistic expressions.
The site is accessible year-round and can be explored on foot. There are information boards and marked paths to help you navigate the different areas easily.
A concealed metronome at the memorial's center produces rhythmic sounds resembling heartbeats, echoing through the ceremonial square with its black granite pedestal.
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