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Ghetto Heroes Square

A poignant memorial square in Podgórze, marked by a striking installation of empty chairs.

Ghetto Heroes Square was the main square of the Krakow Ghetto during the German occupation. Today, 70 empty chairs commemorate the Jewish residents who were forcibly removed from the ghetto and deported.

Practical

Getting there
Located in Podgórze, close to Schindler’s Factory.
Time needed
Plan around 20–30 minutes.
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