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Steilneset, Vardo 9950, NorwayMap
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  • hadetmamma
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    (by the mercy of) god and king

    In the town of Vardø, a poignant monument stands as a tribute to all those ensnared by the shackles of witchcraft accusations. The design hails from the esteemed Swiss studio of Peter Zumthor, renowne...

    Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
  • dantegrf
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    Atmospheric and poignant

    We had a couple of hours to spend in Vardø and this was definitely a highlight of our time here. The long stylised building that houses the memorial is striking from a distance, but becomes even more ...

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
  • Sissi_Helsinki
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    Haunting experience

    Haunting site with touching stories. Remember to pick a leaflet with a language you prefer from the beginning, since the exhibition itself has only Norwegian texts.

    Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
  • AdventurerPiritta
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    Haunting memorial for the witches

    A mesmerizingly haunting place for the memory of the countless people burned at the stake as witches in the 1600s. There were so many people... The location is beautiful but harsh at the shore of the ...

    Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
  • MikeBirdman
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    Incredible and moving

    Incredible and moving. Not what i was expecting. This is interesting, beautiful and moving memorial to those murdered as witches over a long time period. There was a pamphlet in English which i hi...

    Reviewed on May 24, 2023
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