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Verletzte Liebe

A quiet tribute to wounded love

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Located in Frankfurt's historic Peterskirchhof, the AIDS Memorial commemorates those lost to the disease. Designed by artist Tom Fecht, the words 'Wounded Love' are etched into the church's supporting wall. Each year on World AIDS Day, a nail is driven into the wall to remember those who passed in the previous year. It's a place of reflection and remembrance for what has been lost, yet remains in memory.

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Artist Tom Fecht inscribed the words 'Verletzte Liebe' into the retaining wall of the Peterskirche, with a new nail added each December 1st in memory of those who died from AIDS in Frankfurt the previous year.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1994
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: frankfurt-aidshilfe.de/en/aids-memorial

Guided Story

Can you hear the gentle rustling of leaves above you? It's like nature itself is sharing this moment of quiet reflection and remembrance. Imagine the words 'Wounded Love' etched into the wall in front of you. They're more than just an inscription; they echo the pain and hope of many lives. Look to your left, towards the Peterskirche. This historic church has witnessed many tales, but this one strikes a deeply emotional chord. Each year, a nail is driven into this wall, a poignant ritual honoring those we've lost. It's an act of remembrance that invites us to pause and consider the depths of love and loss.