Mausoleum and museum of Radogoszcz prison

The Mausoleum and Museum of Radogoszcz Prison is a memorial site in Julianów-Marysin-Rogi with exhibitions about the Nazi occupation of Lodz. The complex displays artifacts, documents, and photographs that document the lives of over 40,000 prisoners who were held here.

The building was originally a factory from the 1930s and became a German police prison in 1939. The facility played a significant role as a detention center during the Nazi occupation.

The name Radogoszcz comes from the Lodz region and is tied to the fate of those held captive within these walls. The displays feature personal items and stories of individuals who endured hardship and struggled to survive during the occupation.

The site is located on Zgierska Street in Lodz and is accessible to visitors throughout the year. Guided tours in multiple languages are available to help visitors understand the exhibitions.

In January 1945, prison guards set fire to the building with 1,500 prisoners inside, leaving only 30 survivors. This tragic moment later became the central reason for transforming the site into a memorial.

Location: Julianów-Marysin-Rogi

Inception: 20 century

Architects: Tadeusz Łodziana

Part of: Muzeum Tradycji Niepodległościowych w Łodzi

Address: ul. Zgierska 147, 91-490 Łódź

GPS coordinates: 51.80950,19.43880

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21