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Museum of the Banjica Concentration Camp

Museum of the Banjica Concentration Camp
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The Museum of the Banjica Concentration Camp in Belgrade stands as a solemn memorial to the victims of Nazi persecution during World War II. Established on the site of the former military barracks where the camp operated from 1941 to 1944, it commemorates the 24,000 detainees who passed through its gates, including Serbs, Jews, Roma, and other targeted groups. Over 4,200 executed prisoners have been identified, with many more deported across Europe. The museum’s exhibition, refined through decades of research, presents over 400 items including personal belongings, original drawings, and handcrafted objects made by inmates. A scale model of the camp and reconstructed prison rooms evoke the harsh realities of life within its walls. Opened in 1969 and expanded in 1983, the museum offers a powerful educational experience, preserving the memory of resistance, suffering, and resilience. It remains a vital site for reflection and historical understanding in Serbia’s cultural landscape.

Belgrade Serbia
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The Museum of the Banjica Concentration Camp is located at 33 Pavla Jurišića Šturma Street in the Banjica neighborhood of Belgrade, Serbia. This site, established in the authentic remains of a former Nazi World War II camp, presents a powerful memorial with over 400 exhibits, including personal belongings, documents, prisoner artwork, photographs, and a detailed model of the camp. The museum is situated in a quieter part of the city, set slightly away from Belgrade’s main tourist circuits, yet is accessible by public transport from the city center. The surrounding area includes the Voždovac neighborhood and is near the Dedinje district, known for green spaces and embassies, with local cafes and restaurants within a short drive or walk. While not in the immediate midst of tourist landmarks, its solemn atmosphere is complemented by nearby parks and the Memorial Park Jajinci, itself a site of WWII remembrance just to the south, making the museum a moving starting point for reflection on history in southern Belgrade.

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