- The Ghetto Heroes Square - Though after the war the name of Plac Zgody was changed to Plac Bohaterów Getta (Ghetto Heroes Square) and a small monument was erected, the space’s historical significance never felt more pertinent than its post-war use as a public toilet or parking lot. Finally, after decades of neglect, Plac Bohaterów Getta was renovated in 2005, sparking significant controversy over the design. Laid out with 70 large well-spaced metal chairs meant to symbolise departure, as well as subsequent absence, the entire square has essentially been turned into an odd, but iconic memorial to the victims of the Kraków Ghetto.
- Professional guide
- Tram ticketis not included (3.4 PLN)
Established by the Nazis in the wake of their invasion of Poland, the Plashow concentration camp is located in the southern outskirts of Krakow. Initially created as a forced labor camp in 1940, it expanded in 1941 and was subsequently changed into a concentration camp. The camp began deporting Jews from the Krakow ghetto on October 28, 1942. Plashow served as a labor source for multiple military factories and a quarry. The camp’s depiction in the 1993 film, Schindler’s List, offers a glimpse into Oskar Schindler’s life. The former site of the camp is now filled with sparse woods and fields, and features a large memorial built in 1964 to honor the victims. Smaller memorials are also present. As the Plaszow area is designated as a nature preserve, director Steven Spielberg opted to construct a replica of the camp in the nearby Liban Quarry for filming purposes. These locations will be covered during our tour.
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