Pomnik Ofiar obozu pracy dla Żydów w Poznaniu, Holocaust memorial near Multikino, Poznań, Poland.
Description
The Pomnik Ofiar obozu pracy dla Żydów w Poznaniu is a concrete memorial shaped like a burning torch with a menorah at its top. It reaches about 2.5 meters in height and stands at the intersection of Królowej Jadwigi and Górna Wilda streets.
History
The memorial honors Jewish victims of a forced labor camp that operated at the Municipal Stadium in Poznań from 1940 to 1943. This site was one of the darkest chapters in the city's history during Nazi occupation.
Culture
The memorial displays text in Polish and Hebrew that documents the camps and honors the victims who were imprisoned there. Visitors can read these inscriptions and reflect on the individual stories behind the tragedy.
Practical
The memorial is easy to find at a street corner in a well-developed urban area. It can be visited on foot at any time, as it sits in an accessible public space.
Did you know?
The memorial was moved from its original location because the area had deteriorated due to trading activities. This relocation reveals how urban development and the preservation of memory sites are intertwined.
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