Fusilladeplaats Rozenoord, War memorial at Amsteldijk, Netherlands
Fusilladeplaats Rozenoord is a war memorial composed of empty stone chairs positioned on concrete slabs in Amsterdam. Each chair displays the name and dates of a victim executed at this site, while one plate honors those whose identities remain unknown.
This site was a location of execution between January and April 1945, when German occupying forces killed more than 100 Dutch civilians, including resistance members. The victims came from various backgrounds and had different reasons for opposing the Nazi regime.
The memorial serves as a quiet place where visitors can contemplate the names and stories of those commemorated. Local residents pass through regularly and pause to reflect on the lives remembered here.
The memorial is accessible by walking or cycling along the Rozenoordpad, which connects to Amsteldijk and nearby routes. The site is open year-round and visitors can approach it freely at any time of day.
The empty chairs create a powerful visual effect that directly conveys the absence of those who died. This minimalist approach makes the loss tangible and allows visitors to feel the impact of war in a more profound way than traditional memorials.
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