The children's peace monument

The Children's Peace Monument, located in the heart of Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, is a poignant symbol of peace and hope. Erected in 1958, this monument pays tribute to Sadako Sasaki, a young victim of the atomic bombing, and through her, to all the children affected by this tragedy. Standing 9 metres high, it comprises an oblong structure topped by a bronze statue of Sadako. A stele bears the moving inscription: "This is our cry, this is our prayer, to build a world of peace". This monument has become a place of meditation and reflection on the devastating consequences of war and the crucial importance of peace.

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    From Hiroshima station, streetcar lines 2 and 6, Genbaku Domu mae station
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