Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest

Located along the picturesque Danube River, the Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant memorial honoring the victims of the Holocaust. The memorial consists of 60 pairs of iron shoes, symbolizing the Jews who were ordered to remove their shoes before being shot and falling into the river during World War II. It's a solemn and moving site, offering a powerful reminder of Budapest's history and a place for reflection.

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  Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Hungary
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