Giardino dei Giusti del Mondo, Memorial garden in Terranegra district, Padua, Italy
The Giardino dei Giusti del Mondo is a memorial garden in Padua designed with steel menhirs and stone markers dedicated to individuals throughout history. The space sits beside the National Temple of the Unknown Internee and runs along the San Gregorio canal.
The garden opened in 2008 following a city initiative from 1999 to remember victims of persecution during genocides of the 20th century. The project was created to honor those who provided protection when others were in danger.
The garden serves as a gathering place where people can learn about individuals who made moral choices during times of great suffering. Each person remembered here represents a moment when someone decided to act with courage.
The garden is located in a quiet area next to the canal and is easy to reach on foot. The paths through the space are flat and allow for quiet reflection.
Words by Hannah Arendt are inscribed on the garden's wall, speaking directly to the question of individual choice and moral responsibility. The phrase reminds visitors that each person has the power to say yes or no when faced with difficult situations.
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