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Visit of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

Location Riga, Latvia, Europe
$68.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Salaspils Memorial Ensemble stands as a powerful testament to history, located on the grounds of a former police prison and labor correctional camp. This poignant site, opened in 1967 during the Soviet era, memorializes the atrocities committed by the Nazis.

  • 🗺️ Guided Tour: Enjoy an insightful journey with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide as you explore one of Europe’s largest monument complexes dedicated to the victims of Nazism.
  • 💧 Complimentary bottled water is provided to keep you refreshed throughout your visit.
  • 🕊️ Walk alongside a 328-foot (100-meter) concrete wall inscribed with the haunting phrase, “Beyond these gates the land groans,” as you reflect on the past.
  • 🗿 Marvel at seven monumental concrete sculptures, each representing powerful themes: “Mother,” “The Unbroken,” “The Humiliated,” “Protest,” “Red Front,” “Solidarity,” and “The Oath.”
  • 📚 Explore an indoor exhibition featuring written materials, photographs, and video documentaries that share personal stories of those who escaped or avoided the camp.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy a serene walk between the monuments, allowing the silence to envelop you as you contemplate the history that unfolded here.
  • 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making access to the memorial easy for all visitors.
  • 🐾 Service animals are welcome, ensuring that everyone can partake in this significant experience.

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Visit of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch

Meeting point
We kindly ask you to meet the driver at the main entrance of St. Peters church in Riga Old Town.
Return details
We kindly ask you to meet the driver at the main entrance of St. Peters church in Riga Old Town.

  • Salaspils Memorial Ensemble
    Visit one of Europe’s largest monument complexes commemorating victims of Nazism - opened on the former camp territory. Behind 100 metre-long concrete wall, on which is written – “Beyond these gates the land groans” you will see seven massive concrete sculptures: “Mother”, “The Unbroken”, “The humiliated”, “Protest”, “Red Front”, “Solidarity”, “The Oath”. Go for a walk between the monuments, enjoy the silence. Afterwards, explore an exhibition indoors where you'll find a lot of information in written, so as short video documentaries.
  • Rumbula Forest Memorial
    Optional stop at Rumubla memorial - one of the largest holocaust sites in Europe.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Visit of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble

    Location Riga, Latvia, Europe
    $68.29
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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