Podgorze, Krakow.
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Podgorze, Krakow
Jewish ghetto created by the Nazis in 1941 and liquidated (that’s a nice way of saying violently evicted everyone) two years later.
The Jewish population had spread about the city, while mostly the poor and/or conservative remained in the Jewish area of Kazimierz. In 1941, all Jews were forced into the tiny ghetto south of the river, which was sealed off from the rest of the city. 3 or 4 families, having had to leave their own homes, would be squeezed into an apartment designed for one.
After the liquidation of the ghetto, the buildings were either re-occupied by non-Jewish Poles, or were demolished during the Soviet era rebuilding programme. But some remain untouched since 1943. Can’t be sure of course, but this looks to me like no-one has lived in it since then.
Hi Ian ! You’ve obviously been off travelling then ? Errie shot this one.
Chilling!
Again, in any other country this would be a classic olde worlde building shot with lots of character, but knowing what went on here changes all that and you can’t help but feel sad of the misery of the people quartered here.
Great shot Ian , Your info really adds to the mood captured.
It’s a place on my ‘must visit’ list. Your photos are great, and make me want to pay my respects in person even more than before.
Interesting Series. Would like to visit here some day. Look forward to seeing more.
Great shot Ian!!!
Looks like a great place!!
Quite a preservation
i just love this. awesome details
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Yes, very somber.
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The derelict ruin perfectly echoes the sadness of the events that happened here.
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You can just feel the history in this image. I wonder how much longer this will remain.
Great shot, turn that to B&W and I’d expect Fagin and the Artful Dodger to step outside.
nice work ian when i first seen this i went cold. like the history it an education……
This set really sends a chill up my spine. So much sorrow, so many lives wasted and for what? Great set and thanks so much for sharing these. I had no idea you could still see these. Some scars never heal, I’m glad these are here for all to see.
the tight frame works well here, leaving the imagination to run on how the rest of the place must look. sad and eerie history, amazing it still stands.
Thankyou for sharing
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yeah this is still a great piece of work Ian . Just seen it again in the group .
Thankyou for sharing
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