Hiroshima Peace Memorial
原爆ドーム · Ōtemachi
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:03
Welcome to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, widely recognized as the Atomic Bomb Dome or Genbaku Dome. This site is perhaps the most iconic landmark in Hiroshima, standing as a stark, skeletal reminder of the events of August 6,…
Listen in the app2The Architectural Vision of Jan Letzl1:57
The history of the Atomic Bomb Dome begins in 1915, when it was completed as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. Designed by Czech architect Jan Letzl, the building was a masterpiece of neo-classical…
Listen in the app3The Physics of the Blast: 8:15 AM1:57
The survival of the Atomic Bomb Dome is a remarkable story of physics and architectural strength. On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 AM, the atomic bomb exploded at an altitude of approximately 600 meters. …
Listen in the app4Aioibashi Bridge and the Aiming Point1:51
To the north of the Dome lies the Aioibashi Bridge, an essential piece of the bombing's historical puzzle. This T-shaped bridge was the primary target for the crew of the Enola Gay. …
Listen in the app5The Preservation Controversy1:58
The decision to keep the Atomic Bomb Dome exactly as it was after the war was fraught with controversy and emotional pain. For many survivors and citizens of Hiroshima, the scorched ruin was a constant, unbearable reminder of…
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In December 1996, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This was a significant global recognition of the site's importance. …
Listen in the app7The Motoyasu River: A Site of Mourning1:47
The Motoyasu River, which flows calmly beside the Atomic Bomb Dome, was a site of unimaginable horror on the day of the bombing. As the firestorms swept through the city center, thousands of survivors, suffering from extreme heat…
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As we conclude our walk around the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, I invite you to take a final, long look at the Atomic Bomb Dome. It is a structure that has seen the best and the worst of humanity—from its beginnings as a symbol of…
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What is Hiroshima Peace Memorial?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial is a place in Ōtemachi with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ōtemachi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 56 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.3956, 132.4536 |
| Last updated |
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