Hiroshima

The atomic dome. This is one of the few buildings that survived the near to the center of the blast.
This is the original ground zero. Not much to see other than a small plaque.  The atomic bomb exploded above this spot.IMG_0916.JPG

This marks the spot where the A bomb fell.  They call this spot the Hypocenter.IMG_0915-0.jpg

The children’s’ monument.  There are thousands of folded paper cranes in each of those kiosks.IMG_0927-0.jpg

The flame of peace.  In the background is the musuem.  Entry fee is about 50 cents.

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From inside the museum, looking across the park to the Atomic dome.  The park is beautiful and symmetrical.

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The fountain in the center of the park.

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Ringing the bell of peace

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The building in the distance is called Hotel High Up.  It is one of the shortest buildings in the neighbourhood.

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