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During World War II, the Poguzhe district was the site of a Jewish ghetto, but even now, 75 years after the end of the war, the district keeps a part of those events. Much of it reminds its current inhabitants of the horrors of war and of the need to prevent such things from happening. You'll see the famous Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes' Square), where Jews were selected and taken to concentration camps, also you'll see a fragment of the original Ghetto wall , which now serves as a monument and place of pilgrimage for many Jews. There are houses where thousands of displaced Jews used to live, and the pharmacy "Under the Eagle".It's always very interesting to walk these streets and learn their history from a to z
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Lipowa 4, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
Lookin for the guide with the "excursions.city" sign.
Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, Krakow, Poland The museum presents the daily life and tragic events that took place in Krakow during World War II. The home of the museum is the site of the Schindler’s Factory shown in the Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List" by Stephen Spielberg. The unusual and modern exhibition of the museum will not leave anyone indifferent.
Ghetto Wall Fragment, Krakow, Poland Kraków’s most prominent evidence of its ghetto is this 12-metre stretch of the original ghetto wall. In 1983, a commemorative plaque was raised, which reads in Hebrew and Polish: “Here they lived, suffered and died at the hands of the German torturers. From here they began their final journey to the death camps.”
The Ghetto Heroes Square, Krakow, Poland The Ghetto Heroes Square is a square in the Podgórze district of Krakow. In the years 1941–1943 it was within the ghetto. It was a place of concentration of the Jewish population before transport to concentration camps. Currently, there is an unusual monument in this place - several dozen cast-iron chairs standing individually in the square. They symbolize property and belongings of Krakow Jews scattered on the streets after the liquidation of the ghetto.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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lancashirelady137
30 Nov 2022
Phillip was an excellent guide who gave us a great deal of knowledge of the area and its terrible history.
It was a pleasure to be guided by such a polite young man who was knowledgeable
Amber_H
08 Jun 2022
Guide was very knowledgable, definitely recommend this trip. Me and my partner booked on last minute we made our own way to the pick up location where the guide was waiting for us. It was a small group there was 8 of us in total on the trip. Little tip West comfy shoes
Tanya_G
18 Aug 2021
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Excellent tour of the Jewish ghetto. He was very well informed and sensitive.
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