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06-MAY-2017

Krakow. Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera)

In 2010, the Oskar Schindler Enamelled Goods Factory (to give it its full name) re-opened to the public as a world-class museum. The story of Oskar Schindler and his employees is one which has been well-known since Steven Spielberg's film Schindler’s List (which was shot almost entirely in Kraków) brought it to audiences across the world in 1993, and while that story is covered in detail on the original site where many events took place, the museum actually casts the city of Kraków in the main role of its permanent exhibition titled, ‘Kraków During Nazi Occupation 1939-1945.’ Individual histories of Kraków’s wartime inhabitants guide visitors through the exhibit which covers the war of 1939, everyday life under occupation, the fate of the Jews, the city’s underground resistance and more, using vast archival documents, photos, radio and film recordings, period artefacts and dynamic multimedia installations. Other exhibits change regularly, while a separate section of the original factory is reserved for film screenings, lectures and other cultural events, and another large part of the factory hosts MOCAK - Kraków's excellent contemporary art museum which opened in 2011. A must-visit, Schindler's Factory is one of the most fascinating museums in the entire country and we recommend you reserve at least two hours if you want to see everything.

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anuschka04-Sep-2017 14:41
Mmmm, sadly missed it while there, must go again.
V for shot and info.
Frank Brault27-Aug-2017 17:40
So well done. It must be very moving to visit the museum and also very interesting to get a feel for what it was like to live under occupation. V
Jim Coffman27-Aug-2017 17:23
Very nice image!
Helen Betts27-Aug-2017 17:22
Nice image of this famous factory. It does look a bit different nowadays. V.
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