Commandant Höss's House and Gallows

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Commandant Höss's House and Gallows

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Commandant Höss's House and Gallows

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Location: Oświęcim, Oświęcim, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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March 9, 2024

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The camp commander lived here. Especially if you have seen the film The Zone of Interest, it is impressive to see in real life. He lived so close to the camp with his family

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🌟 Carolien Wandelt

March 9, 2024

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The gallows of camp commander Höss stand between his house and the gas chamber. He was hanged in "his" camp.

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Halbschuh

April 29, 2025

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The house, known from the film "Zone of Interest," was sold to a foundation that wants to establish a center against anti-Semitism and extremism.

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