[🇵🇱 Poland, World Heritage Site] Auschwitz – A place of memory that records history

#HotPlacesAbroad 📍 Access 📍 Location: Oświęcim, Poland 🚆 Train: From Krakow Central Station to Oświęcim Station, about 1.5 hours + walk or bus 🚌 Bus: Direct bus from Krakow, about 1.5 hours 🔎 Sights ・Auschwitz I 　→ The gate at the entrance with the words "ARBEIT MACHT FREI (Work Will Set You Free)" is symbolic. There are facilities and exhibits used by prisoners, and they are preserved as a witness to history. ・Auschwitz II (Birkenau) 　→ Gas chambers, incinerators, and barracks remain on the vast grounds. The railway line ended here, and many people lost their lives here. ⏳ Points to remember when visiting Time required: Approximately 3-4 hours (guided tour recommended) Advance reservations are required (especially during high season, it is easy to get fully booked) Remain quiet 💰 Estimated budget 🎟️ Admission fee: Free (Guided tours are paid / Check for Japanese guides) Auschwitz is not just a tourist spot, it is a place to learn and think about history. By visiting, I was able to face the events of the past and feel the importance of peace once again.