“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” – Elie Wiesel
On the banks of the river Danube, just in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building are 60 pairs of iron shoes. The “Shoes on the Danube” is a moving holocaust memorial, which honors Hungarian Jews who were murdered in 1944-1945. It is conceptualised by film director Can Togay and sculpted by Gyula Pauer. This memorial is haunting as it depicting the shoes left behind by the thousands of Jews who were murdered by the Arrow Cross.
The different styles of footwear moved me so much as I was reminded of the people who stepped out of these shoes. There were women’s heels, men’s shoes and even children’s boots. Seeing these children’s shoes really brought a tear to my eyes … thinking of how these kids might have actually felt.
Ann-Christine’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge- Shoes on the Danube Bank
Thanks for sharing this important Holocaust memorial!
My pleasure ❤️ This memorial is so moving.
I see we both featured the memorial this week Teresa. I too found it very moving. Having seen many holocaust memorials I think this one touched me the most. I must say though, I don’t like the idea that people are leaving colorful touches on the shoes. For me it rather degrades the seriousness of the reflective moment. Excellent choice well-captured.
Oh we surely did. When I saw the challenge this went to my mind straight away and I couldn’t get it off though I had lots of other fun shoes….I decided to stick to this one as my sole topic.
Don’t you think that although there were lots of tourists, the place felt so serene? Thanks for the comment, Tina.
Interestingly we were the only ones there the day we visited. I can remember it so clearly, it really stuck with my as it did for you obviously.
That would have been nice being on your own.
This looks like such a moving monument, I can see why you wanted to share it
Definitely a great memorial. Thanks.
A memorial well worth sharing, thank you for postinf this. I didn’t know about it.
Thanks for posting this very moving memorial. I wonder how I missed this when I was there.
Oh nooo… don’t you hate that. Nevermind, here are two photos of it and Tina showed you as well. Have a great week Maris.
Teresa, this is a very serene and sad memorial. Thank you for posting.
My pleasure to join in!
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thanks for sharing Techie. i never get to see this when i visited Budapest.
It’s too bad you didn’t see it. Never mind, I am sharing it with you now!
Very moving. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure to share it with all of you.
Good photos, touching memorial, lest we forget!
Thanks so much John. Very touching indeed!
Thanks 🙏🏻
Beautiful pictures and tribute.
Thanks Danielle! 🙏🏻
Very moving… Teresa! Thanks for the post.
Thanks Amy. I was so emotional when I saw it!
Awesome well done
Thanks Maria 🙏🏻