Lapidarium żydowskie w Kołobrzegu, Jewish memorial monument in Kołobrzeg, Poland
The Lapidarium Żydowskie in Kołobrzeg is a memorial monument containing six preserved tombstones arranged in the shape of the Star of David and bearing Hebrew, Polish, and German inscriptions. The stones are situated in the city's seaside park at the intersection of Zdrojowa and Mickiewicza streets.
Two Jewish cemeteries existed in Kołobrzeg before World War II until their destruction during Kristallnacht on November 9-10, 1938. The few surviving tombstones were later gathered to form this memorial, preserving a record of what was lost.
The memorial bears inscriptions in three languages honoring the Jewish community who once lived in Kołobrzeg. The arrangement of stones in the park serves as a visible sign of remembrance in the city's public space.
The monument is located in the city's seaside park and is easily accessible from the town center. It is open at all times and works well as a brief stop during a walk through the park.
The monument was assembled from a small number of surviving tombstones recovered from the two destroyed cemeteries, making it a rare physical reminder of what was lost. The arrangement of these stones carries deep meaning for visitors seeking to connect with the city's complicated past.
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