
During that stay, I realised that Krakow it's a great destination, similar to any other European capital - a realisation that came as a surprise to me, so I made a list of 17 fantastic things to do while visiting Krakow. There, at number 7, you will find a suggested visit to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
A few facts about the Camps: Auschwitz was the largest concentration camp of Nazi Germany where 1.100.000 people lost their lives during the period between 1940-1945. Most of the victims passed away upon their arrival while others died due to the extremely horrible conditions, undernourishment, horrific experiments and extensive abuse. 90% of the victims were Jewish and the main cause of death the Zyklon B gas.
This article is about Auschwitz I.
Entering the camp.
The replica of the original "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign at the entrance of the Camp.
Work makes you free, in english.
The electrical wires around the camp.
Walking around the blocks.
One of the most shocking things I've ever seen.
The railway map.
The Road of Death
The arrival at the camps.
The Getto of Thessaloniki (my hometown).
Opened and used Zyklon B.
Block 11 - The Death Block
Read here about Auschwitz II -Birkenau, the extermination camp.
"The one who does not remember history is bound to live throught it again"
George Santayana
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