peace park

War remembrance garden

A peace park is a designated green space commemorating peace, often established at sites of former conflict or tragedy.

The most famous is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, built near the atomic bomb's hypocenter.

Peace parks may span international borders, symbolizing reconciliation between former enemies: The park along the demilitarized zone serves as a peace park.

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