Which Japanese building, the only structure left standing after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, is a World Heritage Site?

Which Japanese building, the only structure left standing after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, is a World Heritage Site? The answer is Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome or Genbaku Dome, is the preserved ruin of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. Designed by Czech architect Jan Letzel, the building opened in 1915 and originally hosted exhibitions and commercial events.

At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima. Because the blast came almost directly above the building and its stone-and-steel structure was comparatively resilient, its skeletal remains survived near the hypocenter while most surrounding buildings were destroyed. It was one of the few structures left standing in that immediate area.

The ruins were preserved despite postwar debate about demolition, eventually becoming the central symbol of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. UNESCO added the site to the World Heritage List in 1996, recognizing both its historical testimony and its peace message. It is not Nagasaki Peace Park, Itsukushima Shrine, or Himeji Castle.