Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial, Memorial and commemorative plaque in Lyon, France
The Lyon Armenian Genocide Memorial consists of 36 white concrete pieces supported by stones brought directly from Armenia near Place Bellecour.
Inaugurated on May 24, 2006, this memorial required 180,000 euros in funding, with two-thirds coming from Lyon's Armenian community and the remainder from the municipality.
The memorial displays inscriptions featuring poems by Kostan Zarian and serves as a gathering place for commemorative events throughout the year.
The memorial site provides informational plaques in multiple languages, explaining the historical context of the Armenian Genocide to visitors.
The structure, designed by Leonardo Basmadyian, incorporates authentic stones from Armenia within its concrete foundation, creating a physical connection to the ancestral homeland.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1986
Official opening: April 24, 2006
GPS coordinates: 45.75639,4.83389
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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