Holocaust Memorial, Montevideo facts for kids
| Memorial del Holocausto del Pueblo Judío | |
The Holocaust Memorial in Montevideo
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| Coordinates | 34°55′30.3″S 56°10′12.7″W / 34.925083°S 56.170194°W |
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| Location | Montevideo |
| Material | Pink granite |
| Length | 120 metres (390 ft) |
| Opening date | 1994 |
The Memorial to the Holocaust of the Jewish People is a special outdoor monument. It remembers the many victims of the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a terrible time when millions of Jewish people were killed.
This memorial is in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. It sits by the River Plate, a large river that flows into the ocean. The memorial is about 120 meters (394 feet) long.
It is mostly made of pink granite stone. There is a window in the middle that looks out at the sea. You can also see two old railway tracks leading up to the memorial. These tracks remind us of the trains used during the Holocaust. The memorial also has two wooden bridges and several stone tablets with important messages carved into them. One tablet was signed by Elie Wiesel, a famous writer who survived the Holocaust.
The memorial was designed by Gastón Boero, Fernando Fabiano, and Sylvia Perossio. The surrounding gardens were planned by Carlos Pellegrino. It first opened in 1994.
Remembering the Past
This memorial helps people learn about the Holocaust. It reminds everyone about the importance of peace and kindness. It also shows how important it is to stand up against hatred and prejudice.
Restoring the Memorial
Over the years, the memorial was sadly damaged by hateful messages. These acts were against Jewish people. Because of this, the memorial was repaired and cleaned. It was reopened in June 2016.
During the repairs, new lights and staircases were added. The Jewish community in Uruguay helped pay for these important renovations. Even after the repairs, the memorial was sadly damaged again a year later. This shows why it is so important to keep teaching about history and respect.
See also
- List of Holocaust memorials and museums
- History of the Jews in Uruguay
