Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial 🕯️🇵🇱 - A €10 Journey into History

📍 Why Visit? This UNESCO World Heritage Site isn’t just a museum—it’s a humbling confrontation with humanity’s darkest chapter. The moment you pass under "Arbeit Macht Frei", reality hits harder than any textbook. 🎫 How I Booked (Steal Deal!): Snagged a €9.11 tour (normally €33!) on GetYourGuide—7.5-hour round trip from Kraków with English guide. DIY Warning: Public transport is patchy, and walk-in tickets sell out fast. 🔍 Tour Highlights: ✅ Auschwitz I: Iconic brick barracks holding mountains of shoes, glasses, and suitcases. ✅ Birkenau (3km away): Vast, unfinished death camp with haunting train tracks to nowhere. ✅ Guide’s Plea: "Tell your people what you saw here—never let the world forget." 📌 Visitor Tips: • Book 1+ week ahead—slots vanish quickly. • Dress warmly: No heating + emotional weight = chills guaranteed. • Silence Respect: Photography allowed, but no selfies near relics. #Auschwitz #NeverForget #DarkTourism #PolandTravel #HistoryLesson