Auschwitz II: A Site of Remembrance

Auschwitz II, often called Birkenau, was built in 1941 as an extension of the Auschwitz I camp. As a key site during the Holocaust, it remains a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed during WWII.

Founded by Nazi Germany, this concentration and extermination camp played a pivotal role in the genocide of approximately 1.1 million people, primarily Jews. Its vast complex features barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums, constructed to facilitate mass killings. The architecture, a stark reflection of brutality, contrasts with the camp's surrounding natural landscape.

Unforgettable Highlights

• 🔴 Main Gate: The infamous entrance with the slogan, “Arbeit Macht Frei.”
• 🕯️ International Memorial: A place of reflection and tribute to the victims.
• 📚 Museum Exhibits: Detailed displays of personal artifacts and historical context.

Auschwitz II is accessible for free, making it suitable for tourists, families, and historians seeking to understand this dark chapter in human history.