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Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders
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The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a poignant tribute to the estimated 300,000 civilians and soldiers killed during the six-week massacre in 1937. The museum's stark architecture, with its grey stone walls and reflective pools, sets a somber tone. Inside, visitors encounter harrowing exhibits of photographs, personal belongings, and survivor testimonies that document the atrocities. A hall of bones and a sculpture garden further evoke the tragedy. It is a place for reflection and remembrance, emphasizing peace and historical truth.
Don't miss
- Walk through the Hall of Bones containing remains of victims.
- Read personal testimonies from survivors displayed in the archives.
- See the sculpture 'The Scream' symbolizing the city's anguish.
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Ways to visit Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders
You can visit Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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