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Westerplatte - Guard Post No.1 Westerplatte Museum

Guardhouse No.1 is the only former shelter of the 188-strong garrison still standing. Today, the building is a museum and is furnished as it must have looked during the September days of 1939. Through documents and objects, visitors learn about the Battle of Westerplatte.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Danny Morees (1, 2), Jan Jerszyński (3)

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