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Stéphane-Hessel-Platz
A space for remembrance and history
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Inaugurated on August 9, 2019, Stéphane-Hessel-Platz in Weimar's Nordvorstadt commemorates resistance fighter Stéphane Hessel. The square provides a tranquil spot for reflecting on Hessel's remarkable life and legacy as a Buchenwald survivor.
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The square is named after a Buchenwald concentration camp survivor.
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Here you are at Stéphane-Hessel-Platz, a space dedicated to the resistance fighter Stéphane Hessel in Weimar's Nordvorstadt. Inaugurated on August 9, 2019, the square is a tribute to Hessel's life and his survival of the Buchenwald concentration camp. As you stand here, take a moment to reflect in this quiet space. Just to the west, you can catch a glimpse of the Bauhaus Museum Weimar, offering another layer of cultural insight nearby. This plaza offers a unique chance to ponder courage and resilience, as embodied by one of the great figures of the 20th century.
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