WARTIME GUIDES

 Toruń, famous for its Gothic walls, Nicolaus Copernicus, and gingerbread, recently welcomed special guests from England. Sally and her family came to honor the memory of her father, a prisoner of Stalag XXA – a German POW camp located, among other places, in the forts of the Toruń Fortress during World War II. The group, consisting of eight people, represented multiple generations, adding deep significance to this pilgrimage. Preparations for the Journey to Sites of Memory The planning for this meaningful journey began in February 2023. Through systematic communication and thorough research, the family gathered detailed information about the places linked to their relative’s time in Stalag XXA. Our shared goal was to learn about the camp’s history in-depth and pay tribute to their ancestor who endured the hardships of captivity. The knowledge acquired allowed us to chart a route that highlighted Toruń's most crucial sites connected to POW heritage. Tour Route and Key Sites of Stal...

November in Poland is a unique time dedicated to reflection and remembering those who have passed away. It's a month when cemeteries glow with the light of thousands of candles, and memorial sites take on special significance. Toruń, a city with a rich and diverse history, also holds painful memories from World War II that are worth exploring—especially the stories of the prisoners of war from Stalag XXA. Memorial Sites Dedicated to the Prisoners of War In addition to its famous landmarks and charming Old Town, Toruń is home to places that remind us of the tragic fate of thousands of POWs held in Stalag XXA. This German-run prisoner-of-war camp housed soldiers from the Allied forces, including British, Russian, and Italian troops, who endured some of the harshest conditions during the war. One of the most significant memorials in Toruń is the monument dedicated to the victims of the Stalag XXA POW camp . In November, when the city is enveloped in a spirit of remembrance, this monum...