Memorial sign to Lviv ghetto, Holocaust memorial monument near railway bridge, Lviv, Ukraine
Description
The memorial to the Lviv ghetto is a granite and bronze monument featuring a metal menorah and inscribed tablets. It stands at the location where the main entrance to the settlement once existed.
History
The memorial was established in 1992 and marks the site of the main entrance to the ghetto, which became a place of destruction during the Second World War. Its creation followed international efforts to document the history of this period.
Culture
The memorial reflects how the city honors the Jewish community that shaped this place over generations. Visitors find here a space to contemplate Jewish life and the tragedy that interrupted it.
Practical
The memorial is easily accessible from the train station and sits near the railway bridge in the city. Visitors should allow time to read the inscribed tablets in various languages and examine the details of the engravings.
Did you know?
The memorial was funded through private donations during a period of economic hardship, with an Israeli businessman covering a significant portion of the cost. This unusual financing demonstrates how international cooperation enabled the preservation of this important history.
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