[Auschwitz II] — A place to face the reality of the past. A space of memory and prayer that resonates in silence —

[Miejsce Pamięci i Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau | Auschwitz II Concentration Camp] — A place to face the reality of the past. A space of memory and prayer resonating in silence — The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Oświęcim, Poland, was one of the largest concentration and extermination facilities of the Holocaust, built by Nazi Germany. Located a few kilometers away from Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II-Birkenau housed a larger number of prisoners. Today, it is a place where people from all over the world visit to learn and reflect on the truth of history. ⸻ 📍【Location】 W ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland Accessible by shuttle bus or on foot from Oświęcim Station 🕰【Visiting hours】 Basically visited as a set with Auschwitz I You can visit on your own, but taking a Japanese guided tour (reservations required) will give you a deeper understanding. 🎫【Admission Fee】 ・Basic admission is free (※Date and time designated tickets must be obtained) ・Guided tours (especially in Japanese) are charged (approximately 90-150 zloty) ※Those who wish to have a guided tour must make a reservation several days in advance⚠️ ⸻ 📌【Things to see at Birkenau】 ・Railway tracks and platform remains where trains arrived ・Women's barracks (wooden accommodation), toilet building ・Gas chamber remains and incinerator remains (destroyed ruins) ・Watchtowers and barbed wire fences remain as they were at the time ⸻ 📝【Memorable points】 ・The vast grounds and tranquil atmosphere of Birkenau are a reality that cannot be conveyed in photographs ・The presence of the building called the "Gate of Death" can be seen especially when walking behind the tracks ・Although the exhibits are minimal, the space itself speaks to us as a witness to memories ⸻ #Auschwitz #Birkenau #AbsolutelyFreeTrip