Established by Germans in 1940, Auschwitz, was the largest of the Nazi concentration and death camps. Nowadays, the grounds and buildings of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps are open to visitors and are a testimonial for survivors, their families, and all who wish to learn about the Holocaust.
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It's a fun, young city, with much history, fantastic nightlife, and laid-back cafe culture. While you're in Krakow, be sure to check out a few sights our guide is pointing out to you during the orientation tour. Wawel Hill and Castle, Cloth Hall, Kazimierz, just to name a few.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
The salt mine at Wieliczka, near Kraków, is the oldest of her kind in the world. Visitors learn about the actual mining process and the importance of salt during medieval times. They are, moreover, dazzled by elaborate chapels and underground rooms beautifully decorated, carved out of Miocene salt; sculptures accompanying and comforting the Miners life.
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