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Damslachtoffers 7 mei 1945

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Damslachtoffers 7 mei 1945, Amsterdam
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It commemorates the tragic event of May 7, 1945, when 32 people were killed in Dam Square, shot by German troops.

Damslachtoffers 7 mei 1945 is a monument commemorating the victims of the shooting on Dam Square in Amsterdam. On May 7, 1945, two days after the liberation of the Netherlands, German troops opened fire on celebrating civilians. As a result, 32 people died, and many were injured. The monument stands as a silent testament to tragic history and is a place of remembrance for these events. It is located near the Royal Palace.

How long does it take to visit Damslachtoffers 7 mei 1945?

Plan about 10 min.

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