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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Oświęcim is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bieruń Nowy, 52km from Wawel Cathedral.
Oświęcim is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 34,170, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oświęcim sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oświęcim to your route.
Oświęcim is a town in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland, situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) southeast of Katowice, near the confluence of the Vistula (Wisła) and Soła rivers.
Oświęcim dates back to the 12th century, when it was an important castellan seat. From 1315 to 1457 it was the seat of a local lineRead more
of the Piast dynasty, and from 1564 to 1772 it was a royal city of the Kingdom of Poland, with the Ducal and Royal Castle and several medieval Gothic churches among the city's landmarks. Located on the east-west trade route, it was an important hub for trade, especially in salt from Wieliczka. In the interwar period, Oświęcim was a garrison town for the Polish Army, and during the German occupation of Poland in World War II, the former barracks were expanded to host the infamous German Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp (also known as KL or KZ Auschwitz Birkenau), now the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oświęcim is a railroad junction, a center of chemical, electrical machinery and building materials industries, and home to Unia Oświęcim, one of the most accomplished Polish ice hockey teams.
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Oświęcim is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.0344 latitude, 19.2104 longitude.
Oświęcim has a population of approximately 34,170 people, making it a town in Poland.
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The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
1 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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