Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Würzburg Sinti Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein
1. Würzburg Sinti Memorial
Zum Gedenken an die Würzburger Sinti die dem nationalsozialisten Völkermord in Auschwitz und anderen Vernichtungs Lager zum Opfer fielen.
In memoriam of the Sinti of Würzburg who fell victim to the Nazi genocide in Auschwitz and other death camps.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 49° 47.61′ N, 9° 56.011′ E. Memorial is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Hofstrasse and Paradeplatz, on the right when traveling east on Hofstrasse. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paradeplatz / Parade Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Städtische Galerie / Municipal Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hof Guttenberg / St. Gallus House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schönbornkapelle / Schönborn Chapel
this page online
Also see . . . Roma and Sinti (Holocaust Memorial Day Trust).
Excerpt: "Europe’s Roma and Sinti people (often labelled as ‘Gypsies’ historically) were targeted by the Nazis for total destruction. The Porrajmos, or Porajmos, which translates to 'the Devouring', is the term used to describe the Nazi genocide of Europe’s Roma and Sinti population....Historians estimate that between 200,000 and 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. Many more were imprisoned, used as forced labour or subject to forced sterilisation and medical experimentation....On 26 February 1943, the first transport of Roma and Sinti men, women and children arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Of the 23,000 Gypsies imprisoned within the camp, it is estimated that over 20,000 were murdered."(Submitted on September 7, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein
2. Würzburg Sinti Memorial - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
