Terezin (Theresienstadt), originally a military fortress built in the 18th century by Emperor Josef II, is inseparably tied to the history of World War II. During this 5-hour day trip from Prague, you will visit the Big Fortress, which served as a collection camp for Jews from all over Europe and was misused for Nazi propaganda purposes during the Red Cross visit in 1944. You will also learn about the Small Fortress, a cruel prison of the Reich’s secret police - the Gestapo.
If you are interested in the history of World War II and the Holocaust, join us on this tour of the Small Fortress of Terezin and the museum located in the Big Fortress. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will gain a deeper understanding of the events that took place at this historic site, visiting the facilities that today serve as a memorial and center for historical memory education.
Terezin (Theresienstadt), originally a military fortress built in the 18th century by Emperor Josef II, is inseparably tied to the history of World War II. During this 5-hour day trip from Prague, you will visit the Big Fortress, which served as a collection camp for Jews from all over Europe and was misused for Nazi propaganda purposes during the Red Cross visit in 1944. You will also learn about the Small Fortress, a cruel prison of the Reich’s secret police - the Gestapo.
If you are interested in the history of World War II and the Holocaust, join us on this tour of the Small Fortress of Terezin and the museum located in the Big Fortress. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will gain a deeper understanding of the events that took place at this historic site, visiting the facilities that today serve as a memorial and center for historical memory education.