Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterów Getta)

Ghetto Heroes Square, originally known as Plac Zgody, stands as a somber tribute to the thousands of Krakow’s Jewish residents who were forcibly relocated and imprisoned in the Podgórze ghetto during World War II. This square, located in the heart of the former ghetto, served as the departure point for those being sent to Płaszów, Auschwitz, and other concentration camps. Today, visitors can walk through the square, which is marked by symbolic chairs, each representing the absence of the individuals who once lived and suffered here. The space invites reflection on the tragic history and the resilience of the community.