Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)

Information

The Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Hall was constructed in 1915. This building was highly regarded for its imposing European style. On August 6, 1945, it was instantly destroyed by the first atomic bombing in history. Flames enveloped the ceiling of the dome and consumed the entire building, killing everyone within. Parts of the wall, which withstood the blast because it came from above, together with the steel frame of its dome. Because of its shape and circumstances, it came to be called the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome in Japanese). The dome was the only structure left survive and have become a symbol of Hiroshima.
Atomic Bomb Dome serves as a historical witness to convey the tragedy of the first atomic bombing in the world's history and a symbol of our vow to abolish nuclear weapons, and for lasting world peace. Based on the World Heritage Convention, the A-Bomb Dome was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1996.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

Short walk from Genbaku Dome-mae Station on the Hiroden Main Line (M10)

Address / Location

1-10, Otemachi, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-0051

Tweets

Noldoist @Noldoist - 2020-09-25: Hiroshima - Atomic Bomb Dome https://t.co/Aec7lOOdUd
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HPE_Official @earth_hpe - 2020-09-23: Atomic Bomb Dome – 75 Years Later.
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Jyoti Hosagrahar @JyotiHosagrahar - 2020-09-22: The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Genbaku Dome was the only structure left standing where the first atomic bomb exploded… https://t.co/sC27evlsTR
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collectaBK7 @collectaBK7 - 2020-09-15: I did another puzzle because I'm still bored and lonely. This time I did a puzzle of a picture I took at the Genbak… https://t.co/wuSN2qBvBG
Sports Plus @PrepSportsPlus - 2020-09-14: Atomic Bomb Dome - 75 years later https://t.co/IEwd2S9cVj
Belden Yniguez @beldenyniguez - 2020-09-12: Just posted a video @ Atomic Bomb Dome-Hiroshima https://t.co/qQWEc6GxV8
Solo @NinStar_ - 2020-09-12: @SomethingNair @euphoriax__ This is a building that survived the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima. It is known as the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Japan Wonder Travel @JapanWTravel - 2020-09-11: Hiroshima prefecture is known for the floating torii gate and the atomic bomb dome, but as you travel inland, Hiros… https://t.co/FTUQ7I1M2h
• Luna • @LunaLamb_MFC - 2020-09-08: A-bomb dome, Hiroshima. Building left standing from the epicenter of the atomic bomb drop. Now a monument in the Hi… https://t.co/mCDA6urYP8
Manhattan Project @MnhtnProjectNPS - 2020-09-07: The atomic bombing of Hiroshima caused immediate death for tens of thousands of people and long lasting physical an… https://t.co/3sPFXXTnyi
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🍩ATastyTimbit🍩 @ATastyTimbit - 2020-09-07: Compared to other cultural heritage buildings, it is crucial that the Atomic Bomb Dome be maintained in the exact s… https://t.co/D3tdSKX1E5
Hiroshima for Global Peace @PHiroshimapref - 2020-09-05: Have you visited #Orizuru_Tower ?
The Orizuru Tower standing right next to the Peace Memorial Park includes a varie… https://t.co/xCVcIA8yTc
Dan Castellano @ninja_padrino - 2020-09-04: Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park https://t.co/GmKSQy8gp6
ابراهيم @Ibby_Gee - 2020-09-04: @KampfUndArbeit @Abu_Fatima44 Lmaooo do you actually think they will use like an atomic bomb to destroy it 😂 😂.?? Y… https://t.co/g616TVZ1om
田中　益孝 @masterka1 - 2020-08-30: Good evening!
Today I planed Hiroshima trip!
So I'll trip to Hiroshima in September!
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