IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE HOLOCAUST: MUSEUMS AND MEMORIAL SITES

The Holocaust -or Shoá-, the systematic extermination of millions of European Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators, constitutes one of the darkest episodes in contemporary history. Visiting memorial sites, former concentration camps or museums dedicated to the Holocaust is not only a historical experience: it also helps us understand how far hatred and dehumanisation can go.

At a time when antisemitism and extremist discourses are re-emerging, preserving memory remains a collective responsibility. Museums, memorials and digital archives allow visitors to approach the history of the Shoah through testimonies, documents and spaces for reflection.

These are some of the most interesting places and resources to better understand the Holocaust and keep alive the memory of its victims. Memory cannot change the past, but it may help prevent certain mistakes from being repeated.