Mausoleum in Michniów, Memorial museum in Michniów, Poland.
The Mausoleum in Michniów consists of 11 interconnected concrete segments shaped like traditional wooden cottages, with visible fractures that mirror destruction and loss. The structure spans a large area with indoor exhibition halls and outdoor sections for visitors to explore.
On July 12, 1943, German forces attacked Michniów, killing 204 residents who supported the Polish resistance movement. This assault was one of the most brutal incidents against civilians in the region during World War II.
The exhibition displays artworks crafted from charred wood salvaged from destroyed farmhouses, telling the story of local life before the war. These materials fill the spaces and make the past tangible to visitors.
Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the site covers large areas with both indoor and outdoor spaces to explore. It is best to allow enough time to walk through the different segments and view the exhibitions without rushing.
The gaps between the concrete segments are deliberately designed to filter daylight, creating shifting patterns across the surfaces that change throughout the day. This interplay of light is central to the artistic concept and deepens the meaning of remembrance and loss.
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