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The New England Holocaust Memorial.

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98 Union St, Boston, MA 02129
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(617) 457-8755
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Kevin Mosenthin★★★★★5 days ago

Very moving memorial reminding those what evil the world has. Even more gripping is when the steam rises under you.

Joseph Stacey★★★★★6 days ago

Profound lesson in being human and never letting hate prevail.

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Ryan Hanscom★★★★2 weeks ago
Yonkers12★★★★★a month ago

This is a stunningly designed monument that packs a massive emotional punch. Located right in Carmen Park along the Freedom Trail, it consists of six towering glass structures representing different major death camps. If you look closely, every single inch of glass is covered in identification numbers. Walking over the metal grates with the warm steam rising up feels intensely symbolic and sobering. Because it's located right next to a busy historic district with popular bars and restaurants, the contrast can be a bit jarring, but it makes the message of the memorial feel even more urgent. It's outdoors, free to the public, and open 24/7.

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Sanda Bailund-Vana Wolk★★★★★a month ago

Stunning and attention grabbing. So important to remember those who were murdered in the Holocaust.

Michal Moshe★★★★★a month ago
Bhargav Srinivasan★★★★★a month ago
Gary O'Brien★★★★★2 months ago

An outdoor exhibit well curated and powerful.

Susan Shipp★★★★★3 months ago
Steven Braganza★★★★3 months ago

An unexpected find when wandering the streets of Boston. An opportunity "to reflect on the consequences of a world in which there is no freedom—a world in which basic human rights are not protected".

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Bill Becknell★★★★★4 months ago

A must while in Boston. Take your time and read the stories etched on the glass.

Chris Wentworth★★★★4 months ago

Really nice memorial.

Sébastien “Caliente” Jolicoeur★★★★★4 months ago

Super design for sad memories

Deb Clif★★★★★4 months ago

Such a breathtaking memorial! We saw it from the restaurant across the street. We didn’t realize it was a holocaust memorial. Our daughter was interested to see what it was so we went. We read everything! Our teenage daughter just learned about the holocaust at school and she was definitely moved by it. We realized at some point that the columns listed numbers of people from the holocaust. The numbers seemed endless but it put in perspective for our teenager how many people died. A great way to really take what they learned in class and see it with their eyes to have a full understanding of what really happened. Definitely worth the stop!

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Ricardo Hodgson★★4 months ago

He visto homenajes a las víctimas del holocausto mejores. Una decepción.

GK★★★★★6 months ago
Aether Elmore★★★★★6 months ago

It was very odd. I think it is a very good memorial, but I just felt odd. Probably because that time was so horrible, or the fact that the mood went from dying about the cop slide to actual needless death. It was very educational, and it was honestly kind of nice. These people being able to tell their stories to thousands every day for a long time. I will probably try to visit again.

Celeste Ruppelt★★★★7 months ago

The New England Holocaust Memorial was erected in Boston in 1995. Standing 54 feet tall, the memorial consists of six glass towers under which visitors may walk. Engraved on the outside walls of each tower are groups of numbers representing the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Inscribed on the inner walls are quotes from survivors of each of the six camps. Underneath the towers, steam rises up through metal grates from a dark floor with twinkling lights in it. Each tower symbolizes a different major extermination camp. I liked that this was here and available to see and learn from.

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Milena Princic★★★★★7 months ago

Imponente. En las paredes hay frases impactantes de testimonios reales.

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Esuma7 months ago

Only highlights jewish lives lost