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Ghetto Heroes Square
Sight4.5 · 13 3084.4 · 1 599≈ 32 minFree entry
Ghetto Heroes Square in Krakow's Podgórze district was the central assembly point of the Krakow Ghetto during the Nazi occupation, where thousands were gathered for deportation to extermination camps. In 2005, the square was transformed into a profound outdoor memorial featuring dozens of oversized empty bronze and iron chairs. The installation poignantly evokes abandoned household furniture, while the historic Eagle Pharmacy stands nearby.
Highlights
- Moving outdoor monument of empty bronze chairs honoring ghetto victims
- Historic assembly ground for mass deportations during World War II
- Historic Eagle Pharmacy museum operated by righteous pharmacist Pankiewicz
- Integral memorial site in the heritage of Krakow's Podgórze district
Opening hours
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