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Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
Державний музей Аушвіц-Біркенау
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is located in Oświęcim, Poland, and spans parts of the former Auschwitz concentration camp complex. It serves as a museum and memorial, covering 191 hectares, including preserved camp structures and ruins. It was established in 1947.
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The museum comprises Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Former SS barracks house exhibits documenting the Holocaust. The site features original barracks, watchtowers, and the infamous railway tracks. Accessible to visitors year-round, the museum offers multilingual guided tours. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, emphasizing education and remembrance.