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Gedenkstele Zigeunerlager Magdeburg Holzweg

Commemorating the Fate of the Sinti and Roma

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The memorial on Holzweg in Magdeburg stands as a reminder of the internment camp established in 1935 and violently dissolved in 1943. This monument urges us to remember the dark times and keep the stories of the Sinti and Roma alive. A place of silence and reflection, bringing the past to life.

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Although the camp was dissolved in 1943, the memorial stele serves as a poignant reminder of the deported Sinti and Roma.

Guided Story

Imagine you're standing in a spot that whispers tales of sorrow and resilience. Just behind you is the Florapark, full of life, while here, right in front of you, stands the memorial. Once, there was a camp here, not just of fences, but of dreams and hopes held by those who endured it. The trees around you may have witnessed the shadows of history. They remind us of the Sinti and Roma who lived here, whose journey led them into an uncertain future. Look at the memorial, feel the quiet, and let the past speak its truths to you. It's a moment of reflection, urging us all to remain vigilant.