[Czech Republic] We must not forget this history. Please visit the negative heritage sites as well. [Terezín]
Terezin is a small town in northern Czech Republic.
This time, we'll introduce you to Terezin.
Located about an hour from Prague, this town was used by the Nazis as the Terezin concentration camp during World War II.
Originally a fortress town built by the Habsburg family at the end of the 18th century,
Terezin was named after Maria Theresa.
During the war, the Nazis used it as a "transportation camp" for Jews, and a residential area known as a ghetto was established there.
Many people passed through here as a stopover before being sent to extermination camps such as Auschwitz.
At the same time, the Nazis portrayed Terezin as a "cultural town" and a "humanely managed facility" for external use as "propaganda."
Footage shows children of the time having fun in the museum and at the cinema in Terezin Fortress, but these footage shows them being forced to "pretend" to be having fun.
You can also see footage being filmed to manipulate public perception.
While many lives were lost in the harsh conditions, it's also true that cultural activities such as music and art were taking place behind the scenes.
○The Small Bastion and the Great Bastion
・The Small Bastion
The Small Bastion is a military fortress located on the outskirts of Terezín that was converted into a prison and concentration facility.
Prison cells, torture chambers, and execution sites remain intact.
The coldness of the walls and windows seems to convey the atmosphere of the time.
・The Great Bastion
The Great Bastion is the city of Terezín itself.
It was turned into a Jewish ghetto by the Nazis.
It was a site for segregation and transit camps for Jews.
The site is home to a museum, crematorium, cemetery, and more.
The museum displays children's drawings and surviving diaries.
Looking at the brightly colored drawings of flowers and families, I was deeply moved by the desire to live and dream of a future.
Visiting Terezín is by no means a pleasant experience.
However, I realized that the act of "knowing" itself is very important.
Experiencing the history etched in its tranquility has slightly changed my own perspective on "peace."
It's within easy reach of Prague, so it's a must-visit for anyone visiting the Czech Republic.
🕰️Opening Hours: Summer 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Winter 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Location: Principova alej 304, 411 55 Terezín
💰Price per Person:
Adults: 310 CZK
Children (10-18 years old), Students (ISIC, up to 26 years old), Teachers (ITIC), Seniors (65 years old and over): 240 CZK
Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 630 CZK
🌟About Guided Tours
Included in the admission fee, but advance reservations are required.
There is no guarantee that a guided tour will be available on-site.
If a guided tour is not available on-site, a printed guidebook (5 CZK) can be purchased.
🌟Ticket Includes
- Small Fortress
- Relics of the former ghetto (Ghetto Museum, Magdeburg Barracks, Prayer Room and Mansard Roof Replica, Exhibition Hall, Ceremonial Hall, Ossuary and Central Mortuary, Crematorium and Jewish Cemetery, Soviet and Russian Soldiers' Cemeteries)
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