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The Cenotaph, Hiroshima

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Reflect on the history of Hiroshima at The Cenotaph, an elegant monument standing as a staunch reminder of the devastation wrought by atomic bombings. Designed by architect Tange Kenzo and opened in 1952 as one of the first memorial pieces erected in the park, the concrete saddle arch represents a shelter for all of the victims of the catastrophic nuclear attack--you'll find their names inscribed on the stone below. Standing in front of the arch, notice how the monument is perfectly aligned to frame the Peace Flame and A-Bomb Dome, connecting the historical narrative of the memorial park. Use our Hiroshima online trip itinerary maker to visit The Cenotaph on your trip to Hiroshima, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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• By Paloum

  Un des emplacements indispensables à voir avant d'arriver au mémorial. La perspective quand on regarde à travers est interessante.  more »

  One of the essential locations to see before arriving at the memorial. The perspective when you look through is interesting.
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• By RonaldDaamen

  Hét monument in het peace park. Van hier uit heb je een mooi overzicht over het park. De doorkijk naar het industriegebouw is fameus, je kijkt er over de vredesvlam naartoe.  more »

  The monument in the Peace Park. From here you have a nice overview of the park. The view of the industrial building is fameus, you look over the peace flame.
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