Visiting Auschwitz just before World Youth Days
I will be travelling to Kraków, Poland soon, and only just realized that the world youth days (WYD) are taking place there as well. Apperently, the WYD end the 26th, but the Auschwitz camp site is closed for visitors from 20 July 2016 onwards until 29 July 2016 and 01-03 August 2016 (http://visit.auschwitz.org).
- Is the full site closed, or is there any chance of visiting Auschwitz?
- If so, what are related alternatives in the area?
Best Answer
The Jewish Quarter of Kraków is a major destination in and of itself, including a restored synagogue and a museum. It's also a center of nightlife. There are probably more Jewish-themed restaurants than resident Jews in the city.
I also recommend the city for non-Judaism-related tourism. The central square is one of the best I've seen, for sitting out and having tea (or beer).
EDIT: The town of Auschwitz has an outstanding museum on the small Jewish community that lived there before the war, including follow-up with those who survived. Strong personal recommendation.
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Can you visit Auschwitz without a tour?
Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau without a GuideIt is free to tour Auschwitz-Birkenau without a guide but you do need to reserve your time slot in advance.Why would you want to visit Auschwitz?
It is essential to visit both parts of the camp, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, in order to acquire a proper sense of the place that has become the symbol of the Holocaust of the European Jews as well as Nazi crimes againt Poles, Romas and other groups.What do I need to know before going to Auschwitz?
So, if you've decided to visit Auschwitz, these are a few things you need to keep in mind.- How to visit. You basically have 3 options: ...
- How to get there. From Krak\xf3w. ...
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- Book in advance. ...
- Remember there are 2 sites. ...
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- Be respectful and at your best behaviour. ...
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Is Auschwitz worth visiting?
It was one of the most emotional cultural visits I ever had. A definite must-see. We were shown around Auschwitz and Birkenau by a guide called David Kennedy, a Polish American who I later found had done a lot of translating and research into the history of the camps. David's manner added so much to the experience.American Visits Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland
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