Jewish WW2 resistance memorial, Obelisk memorial near Stopera, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Joods Verzet memorial stands at Amstel 1 as an obelisk with inscriptions carved into its surface. It records the names and stories of those who resisted the Nazi occupation.
The memorial was unveiled on October 16, 1988, honoring over 104,000 Dutch Jews who suffered under Nazi occupation. It stands as a testament to human courage in the face of persecution.
This place draws people together each year to remember those who fought back against persecution. Visitors notice fresh flowers left here and read the names of individuals who chose resistance over submission.
The memorial is accessible year-round and located near the Jewish Museum and National Holocaust Museum. The site is wheelchair-friendly and easy to reach on foot.
The memorial honors individual resistance fighters such as soccer referee Leo Horn and members of boxing club Olympia. These personal stories reveal how people from different walks of life fought back against persecution.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 52.36762,4.89889
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00
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