Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo, War memorial in Punta Carretas, Uruguay.
Description
The Holocaust Memorial in Montevideo stretches 120 meters along the Rambla shoreline and is built from pink granite with a central window opening toward the water. The structure incorporates railroad tracks and wooden bridge elements as integral architectural features.
History
The memorial was inaugurated in 1994 as a place of remembrance for Holocaust victims connected to Uruguay. Extensive restoration work followed in 2016 to repair damage from vandalism and preserve the structure for future generations.
Culture
The railroad tracks and wooden bridge structures within the memorial represent the deportation routes and methods used to transport victims. Walking through these elements allows visitors to reflect on the journeys that victims were forced to take.
Practical
The memorial sits along Rambla Presidente Wilson and is easy to access from the waterfront promenade. Plan time to move through the space slowly and explore the different structural elements without rushing.
Did you know?
A stone within the memorial bears the signature of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. This personal mark connects historical tragedy with a gesture of witness and solidarity.
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