peace gardens

Serene memorial landscapes

Peace gardens are public spaces designed to promote tranquility, reflection, and often commemoration of peace-related ideals or events.

They typically feature contemplative landscaping, memorials, or symbolic plantings.

The International Peace Garden straddles the U.S.-Canada border as a symbol of friendship between nations.

Smaller peace gardens appear in schools, churches, and community spaces: The students created a peace garden in memory of the victims.

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