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on November 21, 2015

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Auschwitz

Auschwitz 2 - Birkenau Death Camp For most people a visit to Auschwitz is experienced by booking onto one of the numerous day tours that operate out of Krakow. These tours are convenient (usually involve a hotel or apartment pick up and drop off) and will efficiently whisk you around the main points of interest. Indeed, from 1st April until 30th October between 10am and 3pm, entrance to the camps is only allowed with a guide (hours outwith this it is possible to visit individually). However, please be aware that on these day trips, the whole experience is that of a well oiled machine that is designed to keep the multitude of visitors moving at pace. The visitor is thus quickly moved on because the next tour group is snapping at their heels. The overall experience is therefore a very small snapshot of the vast area and historical structures. If entirely possible, I would whole heartedly recommend visiting independently or go with a small guided tour during October to April. Ask at the m

Płaszów Concentration Camp

Steven Speilberg fans who are familiar with the film "Schindler's List" will immediately recognise the name of Płaszów. This was originally set up as a forced labour camp by the German Nazis, encouraged by the fact that a penal colony already existed in the neighbouring Liban quarry. However, in true Nazi style, it soon developed into a full blown concentration camp with all the associated brutality, torture, mass murder, beatings and general inhumanity to fellow human beings. It exists today as a large area of wasteland in the Podgorze area of Krakow, but a few remnants from the camp are still visible. Visitors to Krakow usually concentrate on being whisked away to Auschwitz, however, the remains of Płaszów are a very poignant, rewarding reminder of the horrific scale of Nazi barbarism. There is definitely a haunting, desolate air to the place that is tangible. You can combine your venture to this part of the city with a visit to the Liban quarry and Krakus mound. Map:-

Płaszów Updates!

Please do have a scan of the updates made to the Płaszów Concentration Camp page! Ruins of the former Jewish Cemetery at Płaszów

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