Dark Tourism

Dark tourism refers to the practice of visiting locations associated with death, tragedy, or suffering. This can include places like battlefields, disaster sites, and former prisons, as well as memorials for events such as natural disasters or genocides. People are often drawn to these sites for various reasons, including curiosity, education, and reflection on historical events. Dark tourism raises questions about ethics and respect, as it involves engaging with painful parts of history while exploring themes of mortality, loss, and human resilience. The aim is often to understand and remember rather than to sensationalize.