This is a must witness during a trip in Belarus.
It describe the insanity of war, the bells reminds about the tragedy as happened here.
Stunning, heartbreaking, a real eye-opener to the facts of the Nazi horrors.
The first thing you need to do is go to the museum (kind of unnoticeable on the far left of the parking lot) and buy a $2 book that gives the history and significance of all of the memorials (book is in English and Russian). There is a museum that shows photos of past memorials and photos of construction of present ones. It also has stories and photos of survivors from Khatyn and other villages--only in Russian though.
The whole complex is very harrowing, but so worthwhile. Very well done in typical Soviet style (concrete).
This memorial is to open the eyes of the world to the horrible atrocities done to Belarusian families by the Nazis in World War 2. This village helps us know what happened to the hundreds of villages and millions of Belarusian Jews and natives. Warning though.this place will break your heart to the sorrows of these wonderful people. A must see for every visitor and tourist to Belarus.
Somber
Must-see memorial.
Very impressive memorial. Definitely worth the visit
Memorial and important place for Belarusians
Impressive
Произвело очень сильное впечатление. Архитектор хорошо потрудился, получилось атмосферное место, с помощью которого можно понять всю истину войны
Очень трагичное место. Когда гуляешь по Хатыни изредка бьёт колокол. Ощущение просто жуткое. Это надо видеть. Словами не описать это чувство.
An important place to visit in Belarus !
Very moving. A must see.