Since the older girls had studied World War II and Anne Frank (including concentration camps) I thought visiting a part of history like this, as grim as it is, would be an opportunity that shouldn't be missed. Indeed it was a sobering experience. When you look at old photos from the period of things like this, it's easy to feel removed from it; but seeing it in current times makes it feel closer to home if that makes sense. I think having photos will help even Maya and Alex remember that they were 'there'....though when I told Maya that she'd learn more about where she is when she's older, she stated that she remembered her sisters learning about it and that she is not a baby because she does understand what this place was. I'm pretty certain she really doesn't but I can see why she'd pick up on the dark vibe.
Dachau was mainly a political prison, and was considered the 'training camp' for all the other camps to follow of which you might be more familiar with, such as those used for the Jewish holocaust. No less than 30,000 people died on these grounds.
Not much more to say about this - I'll just share some photos, they speak for themselves....
Notice the covered drain on the floor....I'm sure it was horrific in there.
I'll put the remainder of photos from the grounds on my Phanfare account.