<h4>Eve of bombing</h4>Five years ago, the walk along the fire line was held for the first time. Everyone is cordially urged to participate. There are several choirs positioned along the route. Starting is possible at the Molenstraatkerk. The walk along the fire line will end at 21:15 with a singing together of participating choirs and the public on Plein 1944.The bombardement of Nijmegen80 years ago, on 22 February 1944, the city centre of Nijmegen was completely destroyed. The bombing came unexpectedly and from unexpected quarters. In the middle of the day, just after the air raid alarm had ended and many people came out of the shelters again. It claimed nearly 800 lives.

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Map showing the location of the fire line and the choirs along the route

Brandgrenswandeling

Vooravond van het bombardement

Molenstraatkerk Molenstraat 37 Nijmegen

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