National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg)

The National Holocaust Memorial, formerly known as the Hollandsche Schouwburg, stands in Amsterdam as a poignant reminder of the city’s tragic history during the Second World War. Originally a grand theater, it was repurposed by the Nazi regime from 1940 to 1945 to detain Jewish people before their deportation to transit and concentration camps. Today, visitors can explore the site, which offers a somber reflection on the atrocities of the Holocaust and serves as a tribute to the many lives lost.