Dachau is a town in southern Germany, located near Munich. It is best known for the Dachau concentration camp, which was established in 1933 as the first Nazi concentration camp. The camp initially held political prisoners and later expanded to include various groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime. Today, the site serves as a memorial and museum, educating visitors about the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The Dachau Memorial Site includes preserved buildings, exhibitions, and a memorial to honor the victims, aiming to promote remembrance and reflection on the importance of human rights.