The Holocaust Sites of Europe: An Historical Guide

To better understand the true significance of the Holocaust, its scale and magnitude, millions of people each year now travel to the former camps, ghettos, and other settings for the atrocities. "The Holocaust Sites of Europe" offers the first comprehensive guide to these sites, including much practical information as well as the historical context. It serves as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to add another layer to their understanding of the Holocaust by visiting these important sites for themselves.
Including not only the notorious concentration and death camps, such as Auschwitz and Ravensbruck, but also lesser known examples, such as Sered' in Slovakia, "The Holocaust Sites of Europe" incorporates detailed descriptions of massacre sites, ghettos, "Euthanasia" centers and Roma and Sinti sites that witnessed similar crimes. Extensive reference to the many museums and memorials that commemorate the Holocaust complete this guide.