War has affected human civilization throughout history, and the events of 1939-1945 changed the world we know today. World War II changed the basic fabric of civilization, killing roughly 60 million people all over the world. There is no way to ignore the tragic events of World War II, and as modern citizens, we can only learn from our bitter past. We can try to learn the truths of the war and how it played out in the various parts of the world through our travels.
Here are 5 World War II sites you can visit in Europe
1. Jewish Cemetery, Prague
The Jewish Quarter is located ahead of the Old Town in Prague. There is plenty of space to take you through Jewish history, including the Children’s Museum, four synagogues and the Jewish Cemetery. You may go on a particular past journey that starts in the Old Town and takes you through the beautiful scenery of Prague before heading to the Jewish Quarter to learn about the history of Jews who were victims of huge community destruction under the Nazis led by Adolf Hitler.
2. Dachau Camp, Munich
Dachau is a well-known medieval town and a residential area in Munich’s northwest that is home to the Dachau Concentration Camp, one of the most famous World War II places in Europe. For those interested in learning how Nazi camps were set up to keep political prisoners, a visit is a must in this place.
3. Oradour-sur-Glane, France
Oradour-sur-Glane was a Nazi-occupied region that had its fair share of horror during the war. The village, which was one of the worst Nazi crime sites in Western Europe, now serves as a reminder of the tragedies of war. The Nazis bombarded the village, and on June 10, 1944, almost 600 people were killed during rounds of shelling.
4. Auschwitz, Poland
In total, there were 6 Auschwitz camps in Poland: three huge and three small. The biggest extermination camp during the Holocaust was Auschwitz II (Auschwitz-Birkenau), but Auschwitz I served as the main camp of the Nazi empire. Data shows that around 960,000 Jews and other nationalities, including Poles and Soviets, were murdered in these camps.
5. Cabinet War Rooms, England
The amazing war rooms located beneath the streets of Westminster are one the best places to visit for understanding the war era. The underground bunker was built to keep government officials safe. You can only imagine how thrilling it would be to go into these hallowed chambers since everything is set up just how it was in the past.
