Fossoli camp

The Fossoli camp, located in Carpi, Italy, was a significant WWII concentration camp that transitioned from a prisoner of war facility to a Jewish concentration and transit camp. Established in 1942, it housed thousands of inmates, including 2,844 Jews, many of whom were deported to extermination camps like Auschwitz. The camp operated under both Italian and German control, witnessing tragic events such as the Cibeno massacre. After the war, it served various purposes, including a refuge for war orphans and ethnic Italian refugees, before closing in 1970. Today, efforts are made to preserve its history, making it a poignant site for tourists and researchers interested in the Holocaust and WWII history.