Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz-Birkenau, the site of immense tragic history, stands as a testament to the Holocaust, where over a million Jews and others were murdered by the Nazis during WWII.

Established in April 1940 by German occupiers, the site evolved from a Polish political prison to the center of Nazi extermination. Key features include the preserved gas chambers and the vast layout of Auschwitz I and Birkenau (Auschwitz II), with important cultural and educational value for visitors.

Key Highlights

• 📜 Memorial Monuments: Pay respect to the countless victims through thoughtfully designed monuments that reflect their memory.
• 🏭 Preserved Camp Infrastructure: Explore the remains of the gas chambers and barracks that once housed prisoners.
• 🎥 Educational Resources: Participate in guided tours that include documentary screenings detailing the camp’s liberation.

The museum is accessible with both free and paid tours, accommodating tourists, families, and historians alike.