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Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial

Near Herzl Blvd., Jerusalem, Israel
972 2 6443400
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As featured in 3 days in Jerusalem
Ranked #1 of 142 attractions in Jerusalem
Type: History Museums, Libraries, Monuments/ Statues
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens,... more » Owner description: The world’s leading national Holocaust memorial and museum is a 45-acre campus comprising indoor museums, outdoor monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and world-class research and educational centres. « less
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Pennington, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I was at Yad Vashem 41 years ago, and again last week. It has been completely redone, and has many more outdoor memorials in addition to the moving museum inside. This is a painful place to spend time, but one that should not be missed. I found the "shoah testimonials" playing on monitors throughout the museum especially moving. The museum... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This is a must do. The first building has a huge amount of exhibits which I found a bit overwhelming(as if this experience isn't loaded with emotions anyway). There is a research facility where you can look up names of victims of the Holocaust. I especially recommend visiting the Children's Memorial.

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Eye-opening, moving, educational, heart-wrenching, powerful,....... Its a lot to take in. Can't fathom how anyone can inflict such pain and suffering on another fellow human being. You either need a lot of time because the exhibits are numerous and detailed (if you want to read everything) or if its too much emotional overload then pass through quickly, see the numbers,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Easy to get to by light rail. Beautiful park and facility. Cafeteria a good value. Guided tours available.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I liked the fact that there were people who helped others during this horrible period of time. My dislike is that even now there could be the possibility of a repeat of what took place then to happen again because people does not want to get involved because it does not directly affect them

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Moving, intense and beautifully presented. The Children's Memorial was truly memorable - a work of art.

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Ossining, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a great place to learn about what went on in a terrible time in history that should never be forgotten

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

it was impersonal. The Holocaust Memorial in Washington D.C. made me cry. this was basically informational.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

THe "New" Yad Vashem museum is truly extraordinary. It tells as story of normal people, enjoying assimilated life in Europe being swept up and destroyed by the volcano that was the Nazi war machine, and a sometime cooperating populace in Germany, France, Poland, etc. It should be required study for all human beings to remind us to never let this... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Large campus of indoor and outdoor exhibits and memorials. The main building takes you through the history of the Holocaust. The exhibit is set up so you have to see everything and without a chance to sit except when watching videos. There is no way to exit before the end. But the end takes you to a balcony overlooking a... More

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