Hollerich in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Villa Pauly Holocaust Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. Villa Pauly Holocaust Memorial Marker
Passerby, remember that in these places the deportation of Jews from Luxembourg was organized from 1941. 1300 children, women and men perished in the turmoil of the Shoah.
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° 36.361′ N, 6° 7.513′ E. Memorial is in Luxembourg. It is in Hollerich. It is at the intersection of Boulevard de la Pétrusse and Rue C-M Spoo, on the right when traveling west on Boulevard de la Pétrusse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Boulevard de la Pétrusse 57, Luxembourg 2320, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, 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: Villa Pauly Nazi Terror Memorial (here, next to this marker); Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Franz Liszt
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Villa Pauly (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
During the Second World War (August 1940 – September 1944), it was used as the headquarters of the Gestapo in Luxembourg under the leadership of Wilhelm Nölle (until 8 March 1941), then Fritz Hartmann (until 9 April 1943) and latterly Dr. Walter Vollmer. During this time, according to the records at Yad Vashem, the Gestapo deported some 885 Jews from Luxembourg to various Nazi Concentration Camps.(Submitted on February 24, 2025.)
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
2. Villa Pauly Holocaust Memorial - wide view
The marker is visible here on the right gatepost.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
