If you have always been fascinated by the wars described in history books, you are undoubtedly a history nerd! Visiting some of the most dramatic war places in human history invites you to rediscover the past. We’ve created a list of places where war tourism is common and will captivate you.
Here are 5 historic war sites you can visit across the world
1. Oświęcim, Poland
The most popular and significant war site in the world is Oswiecim, Poland. The town of Oswiecim was home to the old Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz. To honour and pay tribute to the victims, the site has been turned into a museum.
2. Pearl Harbour, Hawaii
In December 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This led the US to join the Allies in World War II. Many people died in Japan’s surprise attack on Hawaii, including nurses, soldiers and families living on the island. Pearl Harbor is now a memorial dedicated to honouring the innocent people who died there.
3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, honours the United States’ major role in the Vietnam War. The memorial was built in honour of the American soldiers who died in the war.
4. India Gate, Delhi, India
India Gate is one of India’s most renowned war memorials. The memorial honours Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I between 1914 and 1921. India Gate is located on Rajpath Road, about 2 kilometres from Rashtrapati Bhavan. It remains one of Delhi’s favourite tourist places.
5. Dover Castle, Dover, England
King Henry II built the fortress at Dover to defend England from foreign invasions. The castle features many underground tunnels and escape rooms. To find out more about the long history of England, one could travel there.
