Salaspils camp, Concentration camp in Latvia
Salaspils camp was a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
The camp was established in October 1941 and became known for its harsh conditions.
It is now a memorial site honoring the victims of Nazi atrocities.
Visitors can access the site located in Salaspils Parish, near the capital Riga.
The monument features an imposing concrete sculpture symbolizing the suffering endured by prisoners.
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