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International Monument

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The International Monument at Auschwitz-Birkenau stands as a collective memorial dedicated to all victims of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Located near the ruins of the gas chambers, the monument is designed to encourage quiet reflection and remembrance through symbolic stone structures and multilingual inscriptions.

What to See & Do

  • 🗿 Central stone monument commemorating 🕯️ camp victims 🕯️
  • 📜 Memorial plaques in multiple 🌍 languages 🗣️
  • 🏚️ Ruins of gas chambers 🧱 and crematoria nearby 🏚️
  • 🕊️ Quiet open space for 🧘 reflection and prayer 🙏

How to Get There

  • 🚌 By shuttle bus: Free shuttle from Auschwitz I 🏛️ Memorial to Birkenau 🛤️
  • 🥾 On foot: Reachable within the Birkenau 🌲 grounds (approx. 1km walk) 🚶
  • 🚗 By car: Park near the Birkenau entrance 🅿️ and walk to the monument 📍

Travel Tips

  • 🤫 Maintain silence and 🕯️ respectful behavior 🙏
  • 📸 Photography is allowed but should be 🤐 discreet and respectful 🔇
  • 🗺️ Follow marked paths and 📜 visitor guidelines 👮
  • ⌛ Allow time for 🧘 quiet reflection 🕊️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕞 03:30 PM – Walk from Birkenau 🛤️ entrance toward the monument 🚶
  • 🕓 04:00 PM – Visit memorial 🗿 and surrounding ruins 🏚️
  • 🕓 04:45 PM – Reflection time and 📜 reading inscriptions 📖
  • 🕔 05:15 PM – Return toward 🏁 exit 🚐

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Accessible during Auschwitz-Birkenau visiting hours

Entry Fee:

Free of charge

Best Time to Visit:

Early morning or late afternoon for a quieter and more respectful experience

Location

📌International Monument, Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Oświęcim, Poland

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