At various locations around the city, on the sidewalk outside buildings that were owned or occupied by Cēsis' members of the Jewish population, pairs of concrete shoes have been installed. …

Barbara & Andreas 🕊️

June 7, 2025

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The shoes on the ground are a worthy memorial to the murdered Jews, which can be found at many locations throughout the city. There is a dedicated map for these sites. In keeping with this, there is a permanent exhibition in the former police prison, "Burning Conscience."

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