Square · Podgórze, Krakow

Ghetto Heroes Square

Ghetto Heroes Square
Photo: Healy, Sean, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Ghetto Heroes Square stands in the Podgórze area of Krakow. It marks the site of the former Jewish ghetto. The main feature is a monument of empty chairs.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Krakow in 5 Days

Visiting Ghetto Heroes Square: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Daytime
Getting there
Tram to Podgórze stop

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Ghetto Heroes Square FAQs

What is Ghetto Heroes Square?

It is a memorial square in Podgórze, Krakow.

Is Ghetto Heroes Square free to visit?

Yes, access is free at all times.

How long to spend at Ghetto Heroes Square?

Most visitors spend 20 to 40 minutes there.

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