The Great Synagogue Memorial Park in Oświęcim, Memorial park near Market Square in Oświęcim, Poland.
The park features forty grey sandstone slabs arranged in pathways, creating a contemporary interpretation of the synagogue's original layout and foundation.
German forces destroyed the Great Synagogue of Oświęcim in November 1939, marking the beginning of the Jewish community's destruction in the city.
The sandstone slabs contain multiple cut patterns that change appearance with sunlight, representing the intersecting paths of different communities in pre-war Oświęcim.
The memorial space includes information plaques, benches, and exhibition stands that detail the history of Jewish presence in Oświęcim before World War II.
Each of the forty stone slabs used in construction came from industrial waste, where they previously served as cutting bases in a local quarry.
Location: Oświęcim
GPS coordinates: 50.03833,19.21972
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:04
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