📜 Museum dedicated to Stalag Luft III, a WWII POW camp in Żagań, Poland.🔍 Site of the famous 'Great Escape' and 'Wooden Horse' escapes. # Why Go 🎭 Full-size replica of a hut and original camp items 🚶 Explore the 'Harry' tunnel memorial and original camp foundations 📚 Learn about the largest prison breaks of WWII 📽️ Watch exhibitions and a short movie about the camp's history. 📍 Visit the cemetery with the original mausoleum for executed prisoners. 🌍 Poignant historical site honoring Allied POWs # Why Avoid 💸 Small donation for entry, cash only (Zloty or Euro) 🚗 Long drive from major cities like Wroclaw (approx. 2 hours) 🏚️ Original camp site mostly ruins, requires imagination # Tips 🗓️ Admission is free on Tuesdays. 🗣️ Consider arranging a tour with a volunteer for deeper insights. 🎬 Watch 'The Great Escape' film before visiting for better context # Cost 💰 Admission free on Tuesdays, small donation (cash only) other days. # Hours 🕒 Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays.