6 illuminated glass towers
The New England Holocaust Memorial
Why locals love it
Just outside of Faneuil Hall, right across from Union Oyster House in Government Center, passersby will see six glass towers. Once you get close to the towers, you'll see that you can walk under them. The 6 towers represent the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Each tower also represents each of the big extermination camps.
Why you should visit it
Though this is one of the smaller memorials across the nation in remembrance of the Holocaust, its unassuming nature makes it particularly chilling. From a distance, the luminous towers evoke a menorah, but up close, the names and numbers, as well as the quiet walk amid a bustling city, make for a haunted, sacred experience.
Special tip
The memorial project was initiated by Holocaust survivors living in the Boston area and designed by Stanley Staitowitz.
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