The Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum / Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
24/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The concept behind The Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum is based on the destroyed village of Šeduva and its culture, which vanished overnight in August 1941. 664 Jews from the village were executed in the nearby forests. Along with human lives, Šeduva's long and rich history was also lost. The museum was built to commemorate the lost lives and culture, which represented not only Jewish but also European
