John Rabe and International Safety Zone Memorial Hall
On October 31, 2006, the “John Rabe and International Safety Zone Memorial Hall” officially opened to the public. On 1628 square meters, 6 exhibition areas, more than 300 photographs, files and historical material tell Rabe’s life story. It’s main focus is to commemorate the heroic efforts of John Rabe and the other members of the Nanking Safety Zone, to save innocent lives during the Nanking Massacre. The Memorial Hall in Rabe’s former residence can be visited Tuesday – Sunday from 8:30 to 16:30. Since 2008 the Austrian Service Abroad sends a Peace Servant to work at the Memorial Hall and Exchange Center every year.
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