Hiroshima Peace Memorial: A-Bomb Dome
Paul WalshThe iconic remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, have become a symbol of both the horror of nuclear war and the hope for peace.
The Atomic Bomb Dome, or Gembaku Dome, was once the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. On August 6th, 1945, the world’s first atomic bomb exploded in the air directly over the building.
The Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotional Hall was initially built in 1915. Designed by Czech architect Jan Letzel, the building featured European construction styles and was considered both a picturesque and important site in Hiroshima city. When the atomic bomb exploded directly overhead at 8:15am on August 6th, the resulting nuclear blast killed everyone within the building itself and in the immediate vicinity. The roof was set ablaze and the walls were destroyed but the metal frame of the building was mostly left intact.
In the post-war years, the hall became known colloquially as the Atomic Dome. Several renovations have been carried out on the remains over the decades, mostly to counteract severe weathering. In 1996, the dome was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, the A-Bomb Dome sits at the northern end of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a short walk from the Gembaku Dome tram stop (Gembaku-mae) and the city’s central shopping arcades. In the evening, muted lighting illuminates the dome. It presents a striking scene of sadness and loss but also perseverance and hope.
The iconic remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, have become a symbol of both the horror of nuclear war and the hope for peace.
Hiroshima's famous dome (designed by Czech architect, Jan Letzel) stood 160m southeast of ground zero. But the dome miraculously survived.
原爆ドームは、広島の特産物を展示する産業奨励館(チェコの建築家、ヤン・レツェル設計)の南東160mの上空で炸裂しました。しかしこの建物は、奇跡的に倒壊を免れました。
ตึกโดมที่มีชื่อเสียงนี้ (การออกแบบโดยสถาปนิกชาวสาธารณรัฐเช็ก นาย Jan Letzel) ตั้งอยู่ 160 เมตรทางตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ของศูนย์กลางระเบิด แต่ตึกโดมรอดมาได้อย่างปาฏิหาริย์
Знаменитый купол Хиросимы (спроектированный чешским архитектором Яном Летцелем) находится в 160 метрах от эпицентра взрыва. Но купол чудом сохранился
A famosa cúpula de Hiroshima (desenhada pelo arquiteto checo Jan Letzel) estava 160 m a sudeste do local de explosão da bomba. Mas miraculosamente sobreviveu.
Along with the Peace Memorial Museum itself, Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome has become a symbol of peace, visited by pilgrims from around the world.
O Memorial da Paz de Hiroshima, símbolo da Paz Mundial, constitui, em conjunto com o Museu do Memorial da Paz, um lugar que atrai visitantes de todo o mundo
Views of the A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima on the evening of a beautiful sunset
พร้อมกับพิพิธภัณฑ์อนุสรณ์สันติภาพ โดมปรมาณู (Atomic Bomb Dome) ฮิโรชิมะได้กลายมาเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของสันติภาพ ที่มีนักท่องเที่ยวเข้าชมจากทั่วทุกมุมโลก
Mái vòm nổi tiếng của Hiroshima (thiết kế bởi kiến trúc sư người Séc, Jan Letzel) cách 160 m về hướng Đông Nam. Nhưng mái vòm tồn tại một cách kỳ diệu.
Quan cảnh của mái vòm A Bomb ở Hiroshima vào buổi tối của hoàng hôn tuyệt đẹp
Pemandangan Monumen Perdamaian di Hiroshima sore hari dengan matahari terbenam yang cantik
Cùng với Bảo tàng tưởng niệm hòa bình, mái vòm bom nguyên tử của Hiroshima đã trở thành biểu tượng của hòa bình, Nơi đây có rất nhiêu người hành hương từ khắp nơi trên thế giới viếng thăm.
Die bekannten Überreste der ehemaligen „Halle zur Förderung der Industrie der Präfektur Hiroshima“ sind heute ein Zeichen der Warnung und ein Symbol des Friedens.
Знаковые руины бывшего зала продвижения индустрии в Хиросиме, ныне известные как «Атомный купол», стали одновременно символом ужасов атомной войны и надежды на мир.
Tàn tích đầy tính biểu tượng của nơi từng là Hội trường Xúc tiến Thương mại Tỉnh Hiroshima, đã trở thành một biểu tượng cho cả sự khủng khiếp của chiến tranh hạt nhân và hy vọng cho hòa bình.
Okonomimura is a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki theme park located in Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, near the east end of the Hondori shopping street. It has 24 okonomiyaki restaurants, each with a slightly different style and one different selection of ingredients. Okonomiyaki began in the pre-war period as a dish called "Issen Yoshoku" ("" Western food for a dime ""), which was very popular with common people. It consisted of a flour paste cooked with onions, dried shrimp, and spices. After the war, other ingredients such as cabbage, eggs, seafood, buckwheat and wheat noodles were used to improve the diet in these tough times. This is how today's Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki came about. [Photo: Victor Lee / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0]
Makanan penuh gaya, mie Jepang soba (gandum), makanan pendamping dan minuman tersedia setiap hari mulai pukul 11:30 - 23:30 dengan rasa lezat dan harga yang terjangkau.
Fruit Cafe Tamaru yang berada di Hondori menyediakan berbagai macam buah lezat yang disajikan dengan penuh warna dan cinta.
With its beautiful skylines and active waterways, Oizuru Tower offers its visitors a way to see all of that activity—day or night—unobstructed by glass or rails. The wooden floors and ceilings give off a gentle warmth and the pillars that support the ceilings also provide beams of light. Instead of glass or railings, guests can feel the Hiroshima air wash over them thanks to the stainless-steel net fence. With unobstructed views of Hiroshima, including the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome (and even Mount Misen of Miyajima on clear days), the tower offers viewers a way to feel at one with the city. Hiroshima Oizuru Tower is also home to an assortment of shops and cafés. Visit the first floor to find that special souvenir of one of Hiroshima’s local products at Hito to Ki. You’ll also find Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Akushu Café—including unique wrap-style okonomiyaki. On the 12th floor, you can also fold your own origami crane and leave it on the Oizuru Wall with your well wishes for the future. From the 12th floor to the 1st floor, there is a slide “cool-cool-cool” that runs alongside the spiral staircase. Why not try sliding your way down twelve floors—or just a couple, as you can exit in between floors. While you take a walk inside, browse the original comic created by Shuho Sato—manga artist of “Umizaru” and “Say Hello to Black Jack”—the works inside Oizuru Tower reflect on the theme of peace. No matter what you decide to do, you’ll be delighted by the spaces and experiences that you can create. Discover the past, present, and future of Hiroshima while you gaze out at this bustling city.
"Carried to Hiroshima from Tinian Island by the Enola Gay, a U.S. Army B-29 bomber, the first atomic bomb used in the history of humankind, exploded approximately 580 meters above this spot. The city below was hit by heat rays of approximately 3,000 to 4,000°C, along with a blast wind and radiation. Most people in the area lost their lives instantly. The time was 8:15 a.m., August 6, 1945." This plaque on a downtown Hiroshima sidestreet marks the hypocenter of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, with the detonation of 'Little Boy' taking place 600 ft above this spot. Expect to see flowers or paper cranes left in memory at various times of the year.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located in southern Hiroshima, sits across from the Atomic Bomb Dome in the Peace Memorial Park. The museum houses information about Hiroshima’s history before and after the atomic bombing during WWII and aims to educate visitors about the infamous event and after-effects. Through education, the museum seeks to spread awareness about the inhumane nature of nuclear weapons and ultimately ban them. Its message is powerful: No More Hiroshimas. The east building contains three floors with permanent and temporary exhibitions. The second floor outlines the history of Hiroshima, while the third floor focuses on the aftermath of the bombing with video testimonies from bomb survivors, as well as displays about the dangers of nuclear weapons. The exhibits reflect the brutal truth of the bombing and the thousands of people who were killed and affected mentally and physically by the painful aftermath. The permanent exhibits in the main building document the unimaginable horrors through items found after the bombing—a tricycle, a lunchbox, a school uniform—all once mundane objects whose meanings now tell of the instantaneous devastation of human actions. Photos line the walls, honestly displaying the aftermath. Despite the unfiltered displays of war, the museum never wavers from its core message of remembrance, education, and future peace.