Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

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The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany, is a poignant tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman, the memorial consists of 2,711 concrete slabs or "stelae" arranged in a grid pattern on a sloping field. Each slab varies in height, creating an undulating landscape that evokes a sense of disorientation and reflection. Beneath the field of stelae is an information center that provides historical context, personal stories, and details about the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.

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