Steilneset Memorial, Contemporary memorial site in Vardø, Norway.
The Steilneset Memorial consists of two structures: a 120-meter wooden walkway with fabric cocoon and a separate glass cube containing a metal chair installation.
The memorial commemorates 91 people, including 77 women and 14 men, who were executed for alleged witchcraft between 1621 and 1663 in Vardø.
Each window along the wooden corridor displays a plaque with personal details and court records of individual victims, preserving their individual stories.
Located at coordinates 70.368806, 31.0933076, the memorial remains accessible throughout the year with seasonal variations in visiting conditions.
Architect Peter Zumthor created 91 small windows with lightbulbs, while artist Louise Bourgeois designed a perpetual flame burning through a metal chair.
GPS coordinates: 70.36881,31.09331
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:19
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