The visit overturns an expectation that Hiroshima would be defined by the atomic bombing. The city makes an impression through its thriving community, beauty, and extensive rebuilding. The view from the memorial near the dome is recalled through an image of space scooped out by the bomb, with the rebuilt city beyond it. Commemoration and recovery occupy the same urban landscape. The museum's simple presentation is remembered as one of the most emotionally effective ever encountered.
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Hiroshima as a thriving city beside its memorials
A view from the memorial area prompts a reflection on Hiroshima as a thriving, rebuilt city whose memorials preserve the memory of the bombing.