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Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kigali

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Reflect on some of the country's darkest moments and gain insight into an integral part of recent national history at Kigali Genocide Memorial. The final resting place for over 250,000 victims, the memorial center commemorates those slaughtered in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while educating its visitors with an informative and harrowing presentation of history. You'll learn the political and sociological landscape of Rwanda during the build-up to the genocide of the Tutsi people, along with details of the atrocity itself through audio-visual tours, survivor testimonies, human remains, and artifacts. Plan to visit Kigali Genocide Memorial during your Kigali vacation using our convenient Kigali trip planner.
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  • By LudyDuarteSouza
    I always wanted to understand what really happened in Rwanda, and the Memorial showed me the roots of the genocide dated back decades before 1994. I left the place with a deep admiration for how the.....  more
    I always wanted to understand what really happened in Rwanda, and the Memorial showed me the roots of the genocide dated back decades before 1994. I left the place with a deep admiration for how the.....  more »
  • By Timfmerriman
    This memorial museum is engaging, sad and a faithful teller of the 1994 genocide. The exhibits are well done combining static exhibits with video interviews of survivors and items that reflect the... 
    This memorial museum is engaging, sad and a faithful teller of the 1994 genocide. The exhibits are well done combining static exhibits with video interviews of survivors and items that reflect the...  more »
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