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New England Holocaust Memorial

Between Congress and Union Streets, Boston, MA 02109
617-635-4505
Ranked #17 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, History Museums
Owner description: The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and...... more » Owner description: The six glass towers of this striking memorial serve to represent the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, six main Nazi death camps and the candles on a menorah. « less
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is a free and easily accessible memorial along a busy street. There is nothing quite as sobering as being reminded of the cruelty of man. Take a few minutes-those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it! More

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trinidad and tobago
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

stumbled upon this memorial and it was realling moving and heart wrenching to read the experiences of survivors. if you are in the area take a few minutes to take this in and have your children experience it too More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I live close by and walk through the memorial on a regular basis. Saying a silent prayer, I add a stone to those left by others. A moving tribute to so many lost. More

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Edmonton, Canada
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136 reviews 136 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We were impressed and appreciated being able to walk through and acknowledge the people who lost their lives. It brought a tear to my eyes. Well done Boston! More

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Neenah, Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

We just happened upon this exhibit. It was very moving. More

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Andover
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I used to walk by this place every day on my way to the Federal building and every day I would say a silent prayer. For the people. And every day I would think of what life could have been! For them then and us now...for the same conditions exsist...today This is in an obscure location, I think of the... More

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Georgetown, Massachusetts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Very surreal and truly peaceful despite being right on a main street. Been by here numerous times and when I have time I stop and reflect on world's history. More

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Ashford, Kent
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Very very well done, worth a visit whilst on Freedom Trail. We have visited Auschwitz Birkenau and found this structure and the words very appropriate. More

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, MA was both beautiful and heartwrenching, Sad and wonderful all together. It is both a museum and a monument, a visit I will never forget. More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Very moving memorial, very sad, has been done in very tastefully More

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