Bobrek, Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Bobrek [ˈbɔbrɛk] is a village located adjacent to the city of Oświęcim, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. During the Second World War, Nazi Germany operated a concentration camp at Bobrek. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Chełmek, 2 km (1 mi) north-east of Oświęcim, and 49 km (30 mi) west of the regional capital Kraków.

Bobrek
Holy Trinity Church
Bobrek
Coordinates: 50°3′23″N 19°15′10″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyOświęcim County
GminaGmina Chełmek
Population
  Total1,800
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32-661
Area code(s)+48 18
Car platesKOS

The concentration camp at Bobrek is mentioned in an episode of the U.S. TV show Law & Order.

Potulicki Palace


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