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Pawiak Prison Museum

Warsaw, Poland

Pawiak Prison Museum, Warsaw
Photo: Cybularny, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

It allows entry into authentic prison cells, offering a tangible experience of occupation history, unlike museum exhibitions outside their original context.

The former Pawiak prison, operating during the German occupation, is now a memorial site and museum. You can see original cells, exhibitions dedicated to the victims of terror, and memorabilia of the prisoners. This is a difficult but historically important place, intended for adults who want to learn about the dark history of World War II.

How long does it take to visit Pawiak Prison Museum?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

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