Muistopaikat
Muistopaikat are places intended for remembrance of people, groups, or events. They function as tangible sites where memory is kept alive in the public sphere, and they can be created to honor victims, commemorate historical events, or preserve cultural heritage. They span physical forms such as monuments, memorial stones, cemeteries, battlefield sites, memorial parks, commemorative trails, and dedicated spaces inside museums, as well as digital or interpretive installations.
Their primary purposes include honoring memory, educating the public about history, and providing spaces for reflection
Design and management of muistopaikat involve careful planning to ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and safety. They are
The concept can be subject to memory politics and ethical questions, such as whose memories are foregrounded,