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Steine der Erinnerung: Sidonie und Hedy Blum

A memorial in Vienna's Liesing district honoring Sidonie and Hedy Blum, victims of the Holocaust, through stones of remembrance and reflection.

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The Steine der Erinnerung (Stones of Remembrance) for Sidonie and Hedy Blum in Liesing, Vienna, serve as a poignant memorial to victims of the Holocaust. These stones invite reflection on their lives and the impact of Nazi persecution within the local community.

A brief summary to Steine der Erinnerung in Liesing - Sidonie und Hedy Blum

  • Breitenfurter Str. 316/318, Vienna, Liesing, 1230, AT
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  • Take a moment of silence to reflect on the lives of Sidonie and Hedy Blum and the impact of the Holocaust.
  • Explore the surrounding Liesing district to gain a deeper understanding of the area's history.
  • Consider visiting other Steine der Erinnerung throughout Vienna to learn about more individual stories of persecution and resilience.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From central Vienna, take the S-Bahn (S2, S3 or REX lines) to the Liesing station. From Liesing station, take bus line 253 or 255 towards Breitenfurter Straße. Get off at the 'Breitenfurter Straße/Liesing' stop, which is directly adjacent to Breitenfurter Straße 316/318. A single ticket for the core zone of Vienna (including Liesing) costs €2.40. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines in the station or via the WienMobil app.

  • Driving

    From the A23 Südosttangente, take the exit towards Breitenfurter Straße (B225). Follow Breitenfurter Straße towards Liesing. The Steine der Erinnerung are located at Breitenfurter Straße 316/318. Parking in this area is subject to short-term parking regulations (Kurzparkzone). Parking fees are approximately €2.50 per hour. Alternatively, the Interspar Tiefgarage on Breitenfurter Straße offers parking. Check signs for current parking hours and fees.

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The Steine der Erinnerung in Liesing commemorate Sidonie and Hedy Blum, victims of the Holocaust, with memorial stones placed at Breitenfurter Str. 316/318. This project, established in 2013, is part of a broader effort in Vienna to remember those who suffered under the Nazi regime. These stones serve as a reminder of the individuals who lived in the Liesing district and were tragically murdered, deported, or driven to suicide. The memorial provides a space for quiet reflection on the impact of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance. Visitors can learn about the lives of Sidonie and Hedy Blum, and consider the broader historical context of Nazi persecution in Vienna. The Steine der Erinnerung initiative seeks to keep the memory of these victims alive within the community. The concept behind the Steine der Erinnerung is similar to the Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), but with some key differences. The Liesing stones are larger, often commemorate multiple people, and are machine-made. The memorial encourages visitors to explore the surrounding Liesing district to gain a deeper understanding of the area's history.

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