In a quiet forest sits Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, created in memory of thousands who died in a concentration camp at this site. Menacing dark-gray stone statues represent suffering men, women, and children. A large marble block marks a massive grave while a metronome beats from under the ground, simulating heartbeats. Look for numerous toys scattered around the yard, a reminder of the children who perished here from hunger, cold, and disease. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Salaspils Memorial Ensemble and many more Salaspils attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Salaspils online travel route builder.
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When visiting the place the statues make a big impression, but while walking around you also hear a sound of a heartbeat, which make the atmosphere special.
When visiting the place the statues make a big impression, but while walking around you also hear a sound of a heartbeat, which make the atmosphere special. more »
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The ensemble itself is very epic monument. Inside the entrance building there is fresh exposition about the history of the Salaspils camp. There is even some video materials and pictures. Information.... more
The ensemble itself is very epic monument. Inside the entrance building there is fresh exposition about the history of the Salaspils camp. There is even some video materials and pictures. Information.... more »
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Was great to learn something new, which hasn't been teached in history class. At least this wasn't. Heartbeat gives chills. Inside there was a little ultrasound coming from the text plate, but it wasn't so bad. Stone statues look great, and inside the building you get an explanation what they mean.
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Strong place, the energy is captured very well. We had a quiet walk around the place and it was deffinitely an interesting experience.
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