Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom

Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom and its collection

The Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom (Mauzoleum Walki i Męczeństwa) in Warsaw is located in the basement of the former headquarters of the Gestapo during the occupation of Warsaw by German troops during World War II. In the former prison today the then detained, tortured and murdered are commemorated. The museum essentially consists of a cell passage with 10 insulating cells, which are preserved in the original condition and contain original inscriptions and bullet holes. In addition, there are four community cells where prisoners had to wait for the interrogation. Furthermore, the room used by the people on duty is reconstructed.