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Atomic Bomb Dome
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On 6 August, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city to become the victim an atomic bomb. Majority of the city was destroyed, but this building survived.
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On 6 August, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city to become the victim an atomic bomb. Majority of the city was destroyed, but this building survived.
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Known today as the Atomic Bomb Dome, this building was only 500ft from the center of the bomb blast.
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Known today as the Atomic Bomb Dome, this building was only 500ft from the center of the bomb blast.
Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall now called the A-bomb Dome (1935/1935)Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Before the bombing, it was known as the Prefectural Industrial Promotional Hall. It was built in 1915 in Hiroshima's business district, and also hosted art, design, and educational exhibitions.
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Between 1951 and 1954, the area around the ruin was turned into a memorial park for the victims of the atomic bombing. In 1966, the city council announced they would keep the ruins as a monument.
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Between 1951 and 1954, the area around the ruin was turned into a memorial park for the victims of the atomic bombing. In 1966, the city council announced they would keep the ruins as a monument.
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In 1996, the Atomic Bomb Dome was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building stands today as it did in the moments following the bomb.
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In 1996, the Atomic Bomb Dome was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building stands today as it did in the moments following the bomb.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony (2007-08-05) by Junko KimuraGetty Images
Every August 6, the city of Hiroshima holds a ceremony to remember the victims of the atomic bomb. Paper lanterns are lit and floated down the river Motoyasu with messages of peace.
