Holocaust Memorial in Rumbula Forest is a somber memorial located just outside Riga, Latvia.
It commemorates the mass killings of over 25,000 Jews by Nazis and local collaborators in 1941.
A powerful act of remembrance and a warning against intolerance.
Features a large menorah and thousands of uncut stones engraved with victims' names arranged in a Star of David.
Cobblestones etched with Jewish ghetto street names symbolize the destroyed community.
Easily accessible from Riga by car, taxi, or bus.
No facilities or cafes on site.
The experience can be emotionally heavy.
Consider learning about the memorial and massacres beforehand for a deeper understanding.
Booking a guided tour through Jewish heritage groups in Riga is recommended.
Bringing a journal can help in processing the emotional weight of the experience.
š° No entrance fees.
š Open daily.
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