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Museum of Cursed Soldiers and Political Prisoners of the Communist Era

ul. Rakowiecka 37, 02-521 Warszawa, woj. mazowieckie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Memorial Sites

Museum of Cursed Soldiers and Political Prisoners of the Communist Era

The museum was established on the grounds of the former Mokotów Prison on ul. Rakowiecka, one of the most important sites of communist repression in post-war Poland. It was here in 1948 that Cavalry Captain Witold Pilecki was executed; his cell is located in pavilion X.

History

The museum grounds include, among others, the Wall of Death - the place where sentences were carried out. Visits are only possible with a guide.

Practical information

Scope

  • Former Mokotów Prison
  • Cell of Cavalry Captain Witold Pilecki (pavilion X)
  • Wall of Death

Seasonality and opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00; reservations required on weekdays.

Contact

  • Tel.: +48 22 547 96 07
  • Web: rakowiecka37.pl
Cost: Free admission (guided tour) Visit duration: approx. 1.5 hours Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Monday closed (data to be confirmed)

Getting there

  • Public transport
  • On foot

Contact

Source: https://rakowiecka37.pl/zwiedzanie/; https://muzea.waw.pl/en/museums/museum-cursed-soldiers/