What does the memorial 'The Shoes on the Danube Promenade' commemorate?

Correct answer: Executions at the edge of the water

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What people think about it: 21 Comments

Trickster

It’s a very moving memorial

Maestra

I had never heard of this. I’m glad this game made me aware of it.

FreakyIguana13706

We as a society are still murdering innocent people for their religious beliefs, nationality, skin color, or sexual orientation. All the memorials in the world, unfortunately, mean nothing because we never learn.

Hugo

I have visited this monument last month. 😢 Hungarians remember this dark page of their history. P.S. In Budapest is located also the biggest synagogue in Europe. 🕍🇭🇺

Dayrell

VERY Moving Memorial

Sandy

Very emotional reminder of a truly evil at work!!

mygamerID42018

Hugo, My heart breaks just thinking about it 😞

Doglover

Oh my gosh, these poor people , who lost their lives during World War ll. Just beacuse they where Jewish. That is so awful. l'm so glad there is memorial for those people . So they can never be forgotten .

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souls erased by war's hatred and brutality. Standing by the Danube, we not only remember but also question how such atrocities occurred amidst civilization's advancements. Each step past these shoes is a step through history, a part of memory that humanity must preserve and learn from. The shoes are not just objects but silent witnesses to a sorrowful era, urging us to pause, reflect, and change. Global memorials remind us of the need for tolerance, compassion, and unity. Despite their different forms, they share the purpose of fostering global understanding and cooperation to prevent endless wars and pain. In each iron shoe is more than art; it is a call from the past urging a brighter future. These commemorative shoes symbolize a message: "Never forget, remember and strive for better." Born from tragic pain, the memorial inspires humanity to advance toward a just and peaceful world. By the Danube, under the twilight glow on these quiet shoes, we understand that through suffering, hope remains. Hope for a brighter tomorrow where everyone lives in freedom, dignity, and peace. Let these shoes eternally symbolize kindness, persistence, and relentless efforts to protect core human values. By remembering and learning from the past, we lay a strong foundation for the future where love conquers hatred.