--- title: "Visit Cracovia — Esperienze, Tour e Biglietti a Cracovia" description: "Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial from Krakow: opening hours, how to get there, guided tours and practical tips." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TouristAttraction", "name": "Auschwitz-Birkenau", "description": "The largest Nazi extermination camp, now a UNESCO memorial. 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Today it is a memorial and museum declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visited every year by millions of people from around the world. The complex includes Auschwitz I, the main camp with original barracks, gas chambers and crematorium, and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the vast extermination camp with railway tracks and the ruins of its structures. The visit is a deeply moving experience that allows visitors to understand the horrors of the Holocaust. It is recommended to book a guided tour for a complete and respectful experience. 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Book online at least 2-3 weeks ahead. ### Appropriate clothing The memorial requires respectful behavior. Dress modestly and wear comfortable shoes for extensive walking. ### Guided tour recommended An authorized guide makes the visit much more meaningful, explaining the historical context of every location. ### Arrive early Early morning time slots are less crowded and allow for a more reflective and collected visit. ## reviews 4.4 (23300) Marco Rossi 2026-03-02 Esperienza molto toccante e istruttiva ## FAQ ### Is the visit free? ### How long does the visit take? ### Can children visit the memorial? ### What cannot be brought inside? ## La storia The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was established in 1940 by the Nazi German army in occupied Poland. Initially designed as a detention camp for Polish political prisoners, it quickly became the largest extermination center in history. Between 1940 and 1945, over 1.1 million people lost their lives there, the vast majority being Jews from across Europe. In 1947, the site was transformed into a museum and memorial, and in 1979 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a universal symbol of the Holocaust. Questo sito contiene link di affiliazione. Quando acquisti tramite i nostri link, potremmo ricevere una commissione senza costi aggiuntivi per te. ## Visit Cracovia Scopri Cracovia: biglietti, tour guidati e pass per esplorare le attrazioni più belle della città polacca. ## Link [Esperienze](/esperienze) [Cosa Vedere](/cosa-vedere) [Orari](/orari) [Come Arrivare](/come-arrivare) [FAQ](/faq) [Mappa del Sito](/mappa-del-sito) ## Contatti Rynek Główny, 1 31-042 Cracovia (Małopolska) info@visitcracovia.it © 2026 visitcracovia.it. 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