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Palmiry, Memorial village in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

The village stands at the edge of Kampinos Forest, 23 kilometers northwest of Warsaw, with a population of approximately 220 residents.

Between 1939 and 1943, German forces conducted systematic executions of over 1,700 Polish citizens in the forests surrounding the village.

The National Memorial Museum, established in 1973, documents the wartime events through photographs, personal belongings, and historical artifacts.

The memorial site includes marked walking paths through the forest, interpretive signs, and a dedicated parking area for visitors.

The cemetery contains 2,115 graves, of which 577 victims have been identified through extensive post-war documentation efforts.

Location: Gmina Czosnów

GPS coordinates: 52.36667,20.78333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:51

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