Mauthausen Memorial, Holocaust memorial site in Mauthausen, Austria.
Mauthausen Memorial preserves the grounds, buildings, and quarry of a former Nazi concentration camp from World War II. The site shows how the camp was arranged, with areas for prisoner housing, work, and administration.
The camp was established in 1938 and became one of the largest concentration camp systems under Nazi rule until its liberation in 1945. Thousands of prisoners died there from forced labor, starvation, and brutality.
The memorial displays photographs, documents, and personal belongings of prisoners, showing how different groups of people were systematically targeted during the Nazi regime. Visitors encounter names and stories of individuals whose lives were marked by imprisonment.
Wear sturdy shoes as the grounds are uneven and require considerable walking. Guided tours in multiple languages are available, and groups should reserve in advance.
The quarry with its 186 steep steps was one of the most feared places in the camp, where prisoners had to carry heavy stone blocks. This location represents the ruthless nature of forced labor at this site.
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