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Gollamari Memorial
Best time to visit
Visit before sunset when the 71 lamps begin to glow and create a particularly atmospheric ambience. Weekdays are calmer, with no crowds.
Budget tips
Entry is free for all visitors. Donations are voluntarily accepted at the entrance and go directly toward maintaining the memorial.
Recommended for
History enthusiasts, Sensitive souls who seek deep memories, Students and researchers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: This memorial was erected in honor of the victims of the massacre that took place in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War. On the site of a former school, there is now a museum with photographs and personal belongings of the deceased.
Highlights: The walls inside the memorial are covered with handprints of the survivors and families of the victims, each unique and personal. At night, 71 lamps illuminate the path to the monument, symbolizing the year 1971 and creating an almost eerie atmosphere of silence and remembrance.
Insider tips
- Bring a tissue, the stories on the walls are moving and many visitors will be deeply touched.
- Write down the name of one of the victims before your visit, then find their photograph in the museum.
- Photography is allowed, but avoid camera flashes that disturb other visitors.
- Visit the museum part first, then go outside as dusk begins to see the lamps being lit.
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