This monument is engraved with a passage selected from Pope John Paul II's ``Peace Appeal,'' expressing the hope for peace for humanity.
Established date: February 25, 1983 Pope John Paul II visited Hiroshima on February 25, 1981, and his "peace appeal" appealed for the abolition of nuclear weapons. It made a huge impression on people all over the world. This monument represents this appeal and serves as a basis for prayers for peace. The abstract sculpture at the top represents the state of the world standing shoulder to shoulder and aiming for harmony, stability, and coexistence in the future, and represents humanity's wish for peace. The inscription is a passage selected from the Pope's ``Peace Appeal'' written in both Japanese and English. “War is the work of humans. War takes away human life. War is death itself. Looking back on the past is the best way to prepare for the future.
INFORMATION
- business hours
- March to July/08:30~18:00 August/08:30~19:00 *Until 20:00 on August 5th and August 6th September to November/08:30~18:00 00 December to February/08:30~17:00 *Please enter at least 30 minutes before closing time.
- address
- 〒730-0811Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum East Building, 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture