Treblinka memorial

Treblinka memorial is a monument built on the site of a former Nazi extermination camp, consisting of thousands of granite stones arranged on a concrete foundation to represent Jewish graves. The site includes an exhibition center that displays educational materials and historical documents about what happened there.

During World War II, this location was an extermination camp where about 750,000 people were killed before it was destroyed in 1944. The memorial was built in 1964 to honor those who died there.

The stones inscribed with city names reflect how deportations came from across Europe, making the memorial a map of loss and displacement that visitors can read as they walk through the site.

The site is spacious with paths between the stones that allow visitors to move through at their own pace and take time for reflection. A visit typically takes several hours and benefits from approaching with an open mind and emotional readiness.

A single stone bears the names of children and specifically honors Janusz Korczak, a teacher and writer who died with the children in his care. This stone stands apart from all others because of its personal dedication.

GPS coordinates: 52.63169,22.05250

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05