In the Plaszow district, which lies to the south of Kazimierz, is a memorial to commemorate the thousands of Jews who died at the labour camp that once stood there. The former Pope was forced to work at this camp during WW2. It is a poignant reminder of Krakow's war ravaged past.
Trams 4 and 9 both go from Krakow city centre to Kazimierz. The Plaszow district is a 10 walk from Plac Novy in the centre of Kazimierz.
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