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Pawiak Prison Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Dzielna 24/26, Warsaw

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Hours Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Phone 022/831-92-89
Prices Free admission

Review of Pawiak Prison

Another frightening reminder of the horrific times of World War II. Something like 100,000 prisoners passed through the gates here during the nearly years of the Nazi occupation, when the prison was run by the Gestapo. Among the prisoners were political activists, members of the clergy, university professors, or simply anyone who could be suspected of opposing the Germans. Very few of the people imprisoned here got out alive. Most were sent to extermination camps, while around 40,000 people were actually executed on the grounds.

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