Bisesero Genocide Memorial Centre

The Bisesero memorial contains exhibits, sculptures, and displays that document the resistance of Tutsi people during the 1994 genocide against systematic violence.

The site marks where 40,000 people lost their lives in 1994, with many Tutsi refugees organizing resistance efforts from the hills of Bisesero.

The memorial stands as one of six major centers in Rwanda dedicated to preserving the memory of genocide victims through education and commemoration.

Visitors can access guided tours with educational materials in multiple languages, while annual commemoration events occur on April 7th each year.

The memorial features an architectural design incorporating stone paths leading to mass graves, connecting three hills where refugees sought protection.

Location: Karongi District

Inception: June 1, 1994

Part of: Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero

GPS coordinates: -2.17900,29.33800

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:11