Bergen-Belsen Memorial
Bergen-Belsen Memorial, Memorial in Germany
Description
Bergen-Belsen Memorial is a documentation and exhibition center located on the grounds of a former Nazi concentration camp in Lohheide. The site displays remnants of historical structures and pathways that help visitors understand the camp's original layout.
History
The camp was established in 1943 and quickly became one of the largest concentration camps under Nazi control. After liberation in 1945, parts of the site were deliberately demolished, and memorial structures were later built to commemorate the crimes committed there.
Culture
The site serves as a place for learning and remembrance for future generations.
Practical
The grounds can be explored at your own pace with informative plaques and exhibitions throughout the site. Plan to spend several hours walking the paths and viewing the various memorials and documentation.
Did you know?
The memorial's research archives hold extensive material about victims and survivors that scholars can access for detailed study. This collection makes it possible to trace individual stories of people whose names might otherwise be forgotten.
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