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The Holocaust |
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Terezin
Also known as Theresienstadt
(German)
Located in the present Czech Republic
Longitude 50 degrees, 31 minutes
Latitude 14 degrees, 09 minutes
Terezin, better known
as Theresienstadt, was originally built as a fortress in the late
1700s. In World War I it was used to hold prisoners-of-war. During
World War II, Terezin was used as a concentration camp. Nearly
one-quarter of those interred in this camp perished there, mostly
from the horrible conditions that existed. Many prisoners at
Terezin were eventually sent to Auschwitz and other camps. The
camp was liberated on 9 May 1945 by the Russian army.
You can visit the
Terezin Memorial website.
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**Visions of Terezin
2006** |
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The commandant's office |
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Block A |
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Dormitory rooms. |
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Plaque outside of
Terezin Ghetto Museum |
Entrance to
Ghetto Museum
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Inside Ghetto Museum |
"Plotting Genocide" |
Terezin Memorial
Jewish Cemetery
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Terezin Memorial |
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