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1944 Krakow through the eyes of German photographers

Krakow 1944 under the Third Reich
November 30, 2020 by Anda Alexandra Rosiek No Comments

During the Second World War, Krakow was ruled by the Third Reich. What were the streets and squares like in 1939-1944? How was life in the city? See photos from the German album “Krakau” published in 1944.

Burgstrasse. This was the name of today’s Grodzka Street during the German occupation – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
View on Floriańska Street (Floriangasse) – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
View of Wawel from the tower of St. Mary’s Church – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
St. Adalbert on the Main Square – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
The Town Hall (Rathausturm) on the Main Market Square was much larger back in the Second World War – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
Third Reich soldier with the view of Wawel Cathedral in the back – reproduction by Adam Wojnar
The current building of the Main Post Office. 
Above its entrance, a black eagle holding a swastika, i.e. the emblem of the Third Reich – reproduction by Adam Wojnar

For more photos of Krakow 1944, I suggest also looking up this article from Gazeta Krakowska (in the Polish language).

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