Anne Frank House

Travel Post #5: Anne Frank House

For those of you who are not familiar with Anne Frank, here is a bit of background knowledge: Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who had to go into hiding during the Second World War to escape the Nazis and later became one of the most discussed victims of the Holocaust. During her stint in hiding, she lived in the "Secret Annex" located in Amsterdam. Upon initial glance, you would not notice the Anne Frank Haus/Museum as it blends in with other buildings in the middle of town. The only indication is the absurdly long line that encircles the building during business hours. In order to explore the building in March of 2010, we waited in line roughly an hour before it opened. Photos were not allowed inside. I can tell you, though, the inside looked just like I envisioned. The stories mention a moving bookcase and cramped rooms filled with Anne Frank’ magazine clippings, all of which were still present during our visit. A journey through the building included longing stares, solemn faces, and silent voices.

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http://www.annefrank.org/en/