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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial

Near Herzl Blvd., Jerusalem, Israel
972 2 6443400
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As featured in 3 days in Jerusalem
Ranked #1 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
Type: History Museums, Libraries, Monuments/ Statues
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens,... more » Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and world-class research and educational centres. « less
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Sacramento
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

While heartbreaking at every level, Yad Vashem is a must see venue in Jeruslalem. It will remind you that evil exists in this world -- even today!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

There are no words to explain the feelings you have in this memory place . We all need to visit this memorial to never forget

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

It's a nice place that will make you remember and never forget the holocaust. Doesn't work on Saturdays and on Fridays it closes early

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

My family experienced first hand concentration camps and loss of family members...the world needs to take a stand against any genocide or dictatorships that terrorize and kill people. It was very emotional. The architecture, grounds, presentations were amazing! A must see for everyone!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Moving and heart wrenching is a good description. There is so much information, yet we couldn't stop absorbing. Presentation is incredible including life stories of real people. You could really spend an entire day there. Not for young children but very eye opening for teens and up. My 13 year old was fascinated.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

An incredible memorial for all those that suffered in the Holocaust.The beautiful surroundings of the Hills of Jerusalem adds to this amazing place

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Yad Vashem is a combination of a memorial and a museum, and the grounds are beautiful. The history of the holocaust is informative tracing its underpinnings to a radical change in antisemitism that originates in the late 19th century. One gets a very good sense of how pervasive the anti-Jewish feeling was and the complicity that almost all of Europe... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

There is a lot of information, so take a few hours to walk thru the museum. There are a lot of interesting objects. Hard to believe pictures, that make you wonder why humans can do something like this. It is very important to take a guide or ask for the earphones to listen to all the explanations. Be respectful about... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

One of the must see places if you ever visit Jerusalem. Moving and heart wrenching. All Holocaust deniers should visit and try and deny it then!

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North Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Yad Vashem is a little way out of Jerusalem (a taxi ride away), but its worth the journey for a bit of respite from the crowded and vibrant old city, in a quiet place for contemplation. The memorial is a mix of museum and memorial grounds, and I think it gets the balance right. There is an indoor museum with... More

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