Rotunda Martyrdom Museum
Rotunda Zamojska
A round fortification outside the 19th-century fortress walls, used by the Gestapo as a prison and execution site in WWII, now a memorial museum and martyrs' cemetery.
The Rotunda is a ring-shaped outer fortification built in 1825–1831. It is about 54 m in diameter, with a round courtyard at its centre. From 1940 to 1944 it was used by Nazi Germany as a Gestapo prison and execution site, where about 8,000 people were killed, including expelled Polish farmers and children from the Zamość region. Today it is a martyrdom memorial museum. The cells display victims' photographs, personal belongings and the history of the area under occupation, and the grounds are surrounded by a cemetery. The atmosphere is sombre, suited to visitors interested in WWII history. It lies about 500 m south of the old town, can be reached on foot, and offers free or low-cost admission.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00–17:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Zamość Cathedral
- Zamość Arsenal Museum
- Zamoyski Palace
- Zamoyski Academy
- Great Market Square
- Zamość Town Hall
- Armenian Houses & Zamość Museum
- Zamość Synagogue