MEMORIAL TO THE AUSTRIAN JEWISH VICTIMS OF THE SHOAH This memorial commemorates the 65,000 Viennese Jews who were murdered during the Nazi regime. It was created on the initiative of Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005). The reinforced concrete cube by the British artist Rachel Whiteread (b. 1963) represents an introverted, non-accessible library. Countless editions of the apparently same book stand for the large number of victims and their life stories. The Judenplatz is a place of Jewish memory and present. It was the center of Vienna's first Jewish community in the Middle Ages and was home to one of the largest synagogues in Europe. Important rabbinical leaders taught here. 1421, the entire Jewish community was expelled or murdered. The foundations of the destroyed synagogue are located below the memorial. They were discovered in 1995 and can be visited in Museum Judenplatz. There you can also get insights into the history of the medieval Jewish community and the emergence of the memorial.

One of two interesting monuments at Judenplatz is the Holocaust Memorial which is dedicated to the 65,000 Viennese Jews who were killed during the Holocaust (1941-45). The memorial was designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread and is an interesting library concept. Here you see 11 shelves filled with endless copies of the same book. Interestingly, the spine of the books are turned inward so that you don't know the title of the books, which are supposed to stand for the many victims of the Holocaust and their lives. It is a touching memorial and gesture to the victims of the Holocaust and something that is well worth spending a few minutes to appreciate if visiting and planning to spend time in this area of Vienna.

The Judenplatz Holocaust Memoria a memorial dedicated especially to the Jewish victims of fascism in Austria. The monument takes the form of a tomb and symbolic resting place of the Jews. The memorial is a steel and concrete rectangular building with an outside surfaces carved with countless books stacked together to give the appearance of library shelves turned inside out as the spines of the books face the inside. The books are an allegory to the countless number of victims and a reference to the Jews as "People of the Book." Around the tomb and on the concrete ground are etched the names of the concentration camps, lest we forget. A very respectful monument and plus one for the memory.

Important holocaust memorial in Judenplatz. Nearby there's a Jewish museum worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) In this beautiful square in the very center of Vienna there is a Monument in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Aesthetically, it leaves much to be desired. In short, it is another case of concession to the bad taste of modern architects. I haven't bothered to photograph it. (Original) En esta bellísima plaza del mismo centro de Viena se ubica un Monumento en memoria de las víctimas del Holocausto. Estéticamente deja mucho que desear. Se trata en definitiva de otro caso más de concesión al mal gusto de los arquitectos modernos. No me he molestado en fotografiarlo.

To me, this is the most compelling memorial in Vienna. Judenplatz was the heart of the old (that is Medieval) Jewish district in Vienna, but the monument is to the 65k who were murdered in WW2. Austrians have an uneasy relationship with their own history post-1918, and this is one of relatively few monuments to the Anschluss period, when they were joined with Hitler's Germany. The monument takes the form of a library whose books are stacked with their spines hidden, so that they may not be read; and the library doors are without handles, so that they may not be opened. The wealth of knowledge (that of the Jews) was annihilated with them and will never be written. Its foundation is a plinth on which a dedication is made to those killed, and the names of the concentration camps from all across Europe are written.

A Spanish Philosopher said: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." That is the reason to visit the Holocaust Monument. This is the gravestone of 65,000 Viennese Jewish who were murdered during World War II.

Concrete block in the middle of this platz, doors with no handles and books with the spines turned inwards and the pages facing out, making the ridges of the walls, displayed on bookcases, all of this is a Monument memorial dedicated to the Austrian Jews.

A quite, shine white and pleasant square today. Somewhere here it should by a delimitation line marked on the pavement. Discover it and if you are with a tour guide, ask him about the history of this sign. Many are crossing by did not knowing about but it has to have a meaning

(Translated by Google) Impressively thought-provoking. The books stare at you, you want to turn them over - straighten them out, realize that this is impossible. Intolerance, "us-and-them thinking", that is everywhere and it can end in extermination camps if we are not and remain vigilant. (Original) Eindrucksvoll nachdenklich machend. Die Bücher starren einen an, du möchtest sie umdrehen - zurechtrücken, realisierst, dass das unmöglich ist. Intoleranz, "Us-and-Them-Denken", das gibt es überall und es kann in Vernichtungslagern enden, wenn wir nicht wachsam sind und bleiben.

(Translated by Google) Nice memorial Very well done. It is very worth seeing. (Original) Bonito memorial. Muy kien hecho. Merece mucho la pena verlo.

Touched my heart. It would not feel right for me to visit Vienna and ignore the holocaust.

Very good abstract monument. Thought provoking and a long overdue reminder that so many Jews were deported and murdered with Austrian complicity.

Obviously a place for remembrance dedicated to the Austrian Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Solemn place located on Judenplatz, home to one of Europe's oldest and biggest synagogues.

This spot became a highlight of our trip. We brought the vibe, but it was so beautiful to sing and remember the many Jews killed in Vienna and it's surroundings during the Holocaust!

This is such a beautiful square with its baroque style and the memorial known as the Nameless Library, designed by British artist Rachel Whiteread, it stands on the site of a medieval synagogue destroyed in the 1420 persecution tho its mainly a memorial to Austrian victims of the holocaust in the years 1938-45. If you look closely you will see its like rows of books the wrong way round on the shelves.

Interesting to know the history of the Jewish in Vienna. The interior of the place is very modern within an old building. Not much to see though.

(Translated by Google) Exciting as I thought .. It is necessary to visit and remember the deported people (Original) Emozionante come pensavo.. È doveroso visitare e ricordare le persone deportate

(Translated by Google) Very nice and very interesting to get great information with very good staff without a guide (Original) Sehr schön und sehr interessant mit sehr guten Personal ohne Führung eine tolle Information bekommen

(Translated by Google) Must not be forgotten (Original) Darf nicht in Vergessenheit geraten

A Terrible place all of us must see and stand for afew minutes. Just to remember. Just to never agree to forget.

(Translated by Google) Very useful to know the history of Austria, it is not spectacular but you have to visit it (Original) Muy útil para conocer la historia de Austria, no es espectacular pero hay que visitarlo

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(Translated by Google) Interesting memorial. (Original) Interessantes Mahnmal.

(Translated by Google) impressive makes you think (Original) beeindruckend macht nachdenklich

(Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Impressionante

Impressive and important memorial site

This incredibly moving monument to Holocaust by Dame Rachel Whiteread is a fitting testament to memory and the horrors of this dark dark history.

(Translated by Google) Hard, but how (Original) Тяжело, ну а как

Very emotional site.

An impressive memorial commemorating the past. Don’t miss a visit to the next door museum.

It's nice to see a explanation with the monument. We need to remember these things for the future especially in a country like Austria.

A poignant monument. A must see when in the city.

Not a standart square in Vienna. The memorial is not unique in cparisin to tje other memorial in the city

(Translated by Google) Sober and modest monument. Nice square. (Original) Sober en ingetogen monument. Mooi plein.

Extremely moving! Really makes you stop, pause, and reflect.

(Translated by Google) Regardless of the history, a beautiful place that should be seen (Original) Auch Unabhängig von der Geschichte ein wunderschöner Platz den man gesehen haben sollte

(Translated by Google) So re, poignant moving. Bcp more significant than many of its equivalents (Original) So re, poignant emouvant. Bcp plus significatif que bon nombre de ses équivalents

(Translated by Google) Never forget! (Original) Niemals vergessen!

(Translated by Google) Should you see in the course of a tour ... the information is important (Original) Sollte man im zuge einer Führung sehen ...die Informationen sind dazu wichtig

(Translated by Google) A strong place, a little girl from the Jewish community offers yarmulkes, it is embarrassing to reject them, and it is respectful to use them in these places ... (Original) Silné místo, holčička z židovské obce nabízí jarmulky, je trapné je odmítnout, a je uctivé je na těchto místech použít...

(Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Indrukwekkend

(Translated by Google) Significant, but rather cold monument. (Original) Monumento significativo, ma piuttosto freddo.

(Translated by Google) Very nice square (Original) Plaza muy bonita

(Translated by Google) Monument that lets you dwell on its gruesome history. This monument is located on the Judenplatz. This was the square of the Jewish community in the Middle Ages. (Original) Monument die je even laat stilstaan met zijn gruwelijke geschiedenis. Dit monument is gelegen op de Judenplatz. Dit was het plein van de Joodse gemeenschap in de Middeleeuwen.

(Translated by Google) Nice monument (Original) Hezký památník

(Translated by Google) Very impressive memorial (Original) Sehr beeindruckendes Mahnmal

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing. Important monument. (Original) Sehenswert. Wichtiges Denkmal.

(Translated by Google) It is important to remember the victims of fascism. (Original) Das gedenken an die Opfer des Faschismus ist wichtig.

(Translated by Google) Be sure to visit the museum below. (Original) Unbedingt auch das Museum darunter besuchen.

(Translated by Google) Dignified. (Original) Důstojné.

(Translated by Google) Important for its meaning, less for its aesthetics (Original) Importante por su significado, menos por si estética

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(Translated by Google) A quiet spot in the middle of Vienna. Good gastronomy all around. A memorial commemorates the fate of the Jews. (Original) Ein ruhiger Fleck inmitten von Wien. Gute Gastronomie rundherum. Ein Denkmal erinnert an das Schicksal der Juden.

(Translated by Google) A chilling monument reminiscent of the exploits of the Nazis in European Jewry. The structure of the monument is cubic and white in color. All the sides of the cube are engraved with stripes that look like bookshelves laden with books, which hint at the great importance that Jews had in shaping the culture and education of Europe in the past. At the bottom of the cube are the names of concentration camps and extermination camps in which the Jews of Austria (and the Jews of Europe in general) were found dead. The sight of the cube in the center of a very impressive square gives an extra dimension to the monument and reinforces the feeling of pain on those who were and are no more. (Original) אנדרטה מצמררת המזכירה את מעלליהם של הנאצים ביהדות אירופה. המבנה של האנדרטה הוא קוביתי וצבעה לבן. על כל פאות הקוביה חרותים פסים שנראים כמו מדפי ספריה העמוסים בספרים, אשר מרמזים על החשיבות הרבה שהיתה ליהודים בעיצובה התרבות וההשכלה של אירופה בעבר. בתחתית של הקוביה מופיעים שמות של מחנות ריכוז ומחנות השמדה בהם מצאו יהודי אוסטריה (ויהודי אירופה בכלל) את מותם. המראה של הקוביה במרכז של כיכר מאד מרשימה נותן מימד נוסף לאנדרטה ומחזק את תחושת הכאב על אלו שהיו ואינם עוד.

(Translated by Google) Very cold (Original) Sehr kühl

(Translated by Google) Commemoration of the deceased. (Original) Gedenken der verstorbenen.

(Translated by Google) Touching and take time to think ... (Original) Ganljivo in si vzames cas za razmislek...

Here I am impressed