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Memorial at Lidice

Walking the ground of the Nazi-liquidated town, Lidice, I was struck by this statue. It is motionless, it is soundless, it is stone--but the figure speaks volumes to memory. When traveling, it is important to visit more than the "fun" scenes.

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Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 06.2015
Photo Location: Lidice, Czechia
Copyright: © Sarah Simon