Holocaust Memorial
Boston, MA 02114
Phone:
- Cross Street:
- Between Union Street and Hanover Street
- Directions:
- Green/Orange line to Haymarket T stop
Editorial Review for Holocaust Memorial – by Citysearch Staff
Overview
The setting for the Holocaust Memorial seems odd at best--located amid the commercial chaos of Faneuil Hall--but it provides a reflective break from the pace of its surroundings and is well-worth the visit.
The Experience
The memorial consists of six 56-foot-tall glass towers (representing the six death camps--Auschwitz-Birkenau, Belzec, Chelmno, Majenek, Sobibor and Treblinka), each engraved with one million prisoners' identification numbers. At the base of each tower, pits covered by grates emit blasts of steam. If you look up into the heart of the towers, the repetition and sheer volume of numbers is staggering. Visitors often leave flowers and pebbles behind to honor the memory of the six million Jews killed.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWhile the memorial is especially moving at night when it's illuminated, the experience may be ruined by the noisy patrons of the many boisterous bars located across the street.
User Reviews for Holocaust Memorial
08/28/2002 Posted by rozverone
Words can not describe the holocaust memorial. It is just such a wonderful tribute to so many innocent people that lost their lives. Everytime I go I remember my how important religion and culture is, and it makes me proud to be who I am.
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