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Presentations of recent historical and archaeological research, and an interpretation of commemorative monuments with their context also constitute important points in the tour program.
Presentations of recent historical and archaeological research, and an interpretation of commemorative monuments with their context also constitute important points in the tour programme.
KL Plaszow memorial site
Duration: about 3 hours Place: the Grey House, 3 Jerozolimska Street Price: 300 PLN Booking: edukacja@plaszow.org Description: The history and the present of KL Plaszow Memorial site are intertwined. Their full understanding takes time and effort. The participants in the tour will acquire not only historical knowledge of the camp, but also information about the past of the Jewish cemeteries that existed here before 1942, and about post-war projects aimed to commemorate the fates of prisoners and preserve the memory of KL Plaszow.Presentations of recent historical and archaeological research, and an interpretation of commemorative monuments with their context also constitute important points in the tour program.
Presentations of recent historical and archaeological research, and an interpretation of commemorative monuments with their context also constitute important points in the tour programme.
If you have questions about...
- How long will the meeting last?
The visit is planned to take about three hours.
- How should I prepare for the visit?
The group of visitors participating in the tour will walk across a diverse terrain, mainly along paths with a gravel surface and asphalt-paved roads. Please see weather forecast to choose suitable clothing, remember to protect your head on sunny hot days, wear comfortable shoes and take a bottle of water. Take an umbrella or a raincoat with hood, if rain fall is forecast.
Visitors who suffer from allergy are reminded that the memorial site is an open green area.
The visit includes stretches leading through Jewish cemeteries; men are required by tradition to have their headwear on when visiting a cemetery. - Where can I read more about KL Plaszow prior to the meeting?
You are encouraged to see information and publications displayed on our website. The Education section in the main menu contains a tab leading to educational materials.
The Museum -> Publications section features studies and papers prepared by the Museum, including free downloads. - How do I get to and return from the memorial site?
The easiest way of arriving to the meeting point is on foot from Podgórze, or on public transport, getting off at the Cmentarz Podgórski or Dworcowa stop; tram lines: 11, 13, 24, 73, 74.
- I need additional information, where can I get it?
If you need additional explanations, do not hesitate to contact us at: edukacja@plaszow.org
