What is the difference between Birkenau and Auschwitz?

What is the difference between Birkenau and Auschwitz?

Auschwitz I was a concentration camp, used by the Nazis to punish and exterminate political and other opponents of their regime. Birkenau or, as some call it, Auschwitz II, was built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ''Judenrein'' (free of Jews).

Can you walk from Auschwitz to Birkenau?

Auschwitz and Birkenau are 3.5km apart, so you can either walk between them or take the free shuttle bus which runs every 10 mins from April–October and every 30 mins the rest of the year.

How far is Birkenau from Auschwitz?

3,5 km Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau are situated 3,5 km from each other. There are paid car parks available near both former concentration camps.

What is the nearest city to Auschwitz?

Krakow Visit Auschwitz from Krakow If you wonder where is Auschwitz nearest city, in which you can spend some time, the answer is Krakow. This city is extremely attractive city for visitors from around the world. It's the most popular town in Southern Poland and it attracts millions of tourists every year.

How many Jews died at Auschwitz?

1.1 million How many were sent to Auschwitz: 1.3 million. The Holocaust Memorial Museum estimates that 1.3 million people were sent to the death camp in occupied Poland. Of this total, nearly 1.1 million were Jews, 960,000 of which died in the camp.

Why did Elie lie to his cousin Stein?

Stein, Eliezer's cousin by marriage, wants nothing more than news of his family. Eliezer lies to Stein, telling him that his wife (Reizel) and children are fine. Eliezer's lie allows Stein to find the will to live; Stein has no desire to survive unless his family is well.

Why is Elie whipped?

Because he is having an affiar with the polish girl. How did Idek Punish Elie for spying on him? he layed him down on a table, and whipped him 25 times in front of everyone , Elie passed out idek , told him that the worse would come , if he told anyone what he saw.

How long does it take to walk around Auschwitz?

The typical tour is 3.5 hours long with a short break in between visiting both camps.