Nagasaki Peace Park

平和公園
memorial in Nagasaki
#3 in Nagasaki / #686 in Japan
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Nagasaki Peace Park in Nagasaki, Japan, is a poignant memorial dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing that occurred on August 9, 1945, during World War II. The park features the iconic Peace Statue, created by sculptor Seibo Kitamura, which symbolizes the hope for world peace. The statue's raised right hand points to the threat of nuclear weapons, while the extended left hand represents eternal peace. The park also includes the Fountain of Peace, which commemorates the victims' suffering and thirst following the bombing. In addition to these key monuments, the park hosts various sculptures donated by countries from around the world, each contributing to the message of global harmony and the abolition of nuclear weapons.


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