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Discover the best top things to do in Terezin, Czech Republic including Terezin & Jewish Quarter Private Tours, Terezin Memorial, Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress), The House of At the Black Eagle, Theresienstadt Concentration Camp, Muzeum Ghetta, U Kalicha, The Jewish Cemetery, Regional Museum LitomErice, Challenge Zone.
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1. Terezin & Jewish Quarter Private Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By travelog77
Going online before our trip to Prague I read so many outstanding reviews of Patel Batel that I knew from the outset that his tour would be first class. His company is called Terezin and Jewish Quarter Private Tours.Luckily he was available on our chosen date of 20th September and booking and communication with his company was easy. He collected us from our hotel at 8.45 am in a comfortable van and we were part of a group tour of 8 in total. His commentary began once we were on the way describing various events which really brought the history to life, such as the assassination of Reinhardt Heydrich. Once we arrived at Terezin he gave us an overview of the place and then took us inside the museum where he guided us for a section then allowed us time to view the exhibits on our own, which was a good idea. He then took us through other parts of the town and we viewed the film which was made for the Red Cross to show them the “ model town” Terezin was supposed to be, whilst in reality being completely the opposite. We spent a good amount of time in the artist museum and heard him tell so many stories about the people and children who produced art and plays and music in this awful place. After a stop for lunch we continued to the small fortress which was the site of terrible horrors. Pavel handled the commentary with sensitivity and such compassion for the human suffering involved. We also visited a crematoria and the Jewish cemetery and its monument. Pavel is a gifted historian and has interviewed many survivors and their families and written books on the subject which I will be interested to read. You can tell the moment you meet him that he has a deep passion for sharing his incredibly vast knowledge and a desire to make a difference to the world. He is still researching and writing as there are so many more stories that need to be told. The day we spent at Terezin with Pavel was simply unforgettable and we cannot recommend it highly enough.
2. Terezin Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
On the initiative of the newly created Czechoslovak government, in 1947 the National Suffering Memorial was opened on the site of the suffering of tens of thousands; it was later on renamed the Terezin Memorial. The key Mission of the Terezin Memorial, the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic, is to commemorate the victims of the Nazi political and racial persecution during the occupation of the Czech lands in World War II, to promote museum, research and educational activities, and look after the memorial sites connected with the suffering and death of dozens of thousands of victims of violence.
Reviewed By Philip S - Whitehaven, United Kingdom
Went with another couple who were Jewish interesting place historically not many people there but the person who took whos around was very informative. Went to the big fort were people still live. Sad place but so is a lot of history. Staging post for the Jews before being sent to the concentration camps during the war
3. Mala Pevnost (Small Fortress)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By RedJuly50 - London, United Kingdom
Guide gad very good English, very friendly and extremely informative. Our guide had worked at the camp for over 5 years and was clearly interested and very well informed. He was brought up and lived in the area knew his stuff and could answer all our questions about the camp, ghetto museum etc - he was not just remembering info from a script as do many guides do these days. I feel bad for not remembering his name so I've loaded his photo.
Recommend.
4. The House of At the Black Eagle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Janulik - Prague, Czech Republic
Originally built in the 14th century it was rebuilt in 1560 by Italian Ambrosi Balli. In 1650 Ferdinand III gave the house privileges of knighthood seat with a " trademark " Salva Guarda - timeless royal privilege protecting object against looting and harassment by troops.
The house was one of first hotel establishments in central Europe.
Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist met his friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt, a professor here in 1887.
5. Theresienstadt Concentration Camp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By Tommy T - Repentigny, Canada
Visiting the small fortress was shocking as you get to see in which conditions inmates were living. Everything is well preserved and many of the furniture inside the camp is authentic. In the small fortress, you can see prisoners' rooms, showers, cells, .. and it's hard to believe people were living like this. In the bigger fortress, you can see few museums and see buildings from outside, but Terezin is still a city inhabited by 2000 people, so it makes it kinda hard to feel the real misery of WWII. Also, there is a dinstinction between concentration camp and extermination camp. Terezin was a camp to make Jews work, and not killing them massively, so don't expect to see gas chambers or anything. Still, this is a very historical place that makes you realized how bad times were back then.
6. Muzeum Ghetta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Part of the Terezin Memorial. The Ghetto Museum was opened in 1991 in the building of the former Terezin School. The Exhibitions have been arranged with the assistance of former prisoners of the Terezin Ghetto.
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, Texas
The museum is excellent. Be sure to see the movie. Focus on the children's names of those who were murdered to "feel" the loss of these innocent lives. Take time to view the well-done thorough displays and exhibits.
7. U Kalicha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Janulik - Prague, Czech Republic
This house is in Gothic style and was built in the 16th century. It is a seat of the municipal office now. During summer the chalice tower is open for tourists and the views should be nice. Unfortunately it was closed when we were there and also under reconstruction.
8. The Jewish Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By WImom - WI
Over 35,000 Jewish people were cremated here. There is a small exhibit about death and burial in the ghetto in the crematorium. Four ovens were displayed inside. There was also a room with tables where gold was extracted from the teeth (with instrument displays) before the bodies were cremated. Free admission. Photos allowed. Could light a candle for a small fee, if desired.
9. Regional Museum Litomerice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Drazsika - Budapest
In the museum that you can find on the main square of Litomerice you can find two main attractions: the exhibition with items from archeological excavations, medieval armors, maps of Litomerice from 1800s through the 1950s, some uniforms and household pieces commemorating the times of the Nazi occupation and annexation of Sudetenland and basically everything that the small town could contribute to the museum. You will be most likely alone in the museum with plenty of time and opportunity to look around and make your discoveries. There are short English descriptions of exhibited goods and the staff of the museum speaks Czech.
The other interesting feature of the museum is to see the staff and eventually locals there: even 4 people can be there supervising 0 visitor and doing almost nothing: resembling the "good old" or the "cursed" (depending on the person you ask) Socialistic/Communistic times with unlimited time and no obligation or rush to make anything better or to make any profit on anything.
The entrance fee is 25 CZK, just a little bit more expensive than a toilet break in central Prague...
If in Litomerice for half a day, it is definitely worth to take a look.
10. Challenge Zone
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
The largest indoor escape game in the Czech Republic inspired by the Fortress of Boyard. Can you handle all Challenge Zone challenges?
Reviewed By vanekpetr - Prague, Czech Republic
Zajímavě koncipovaná úniková hra v rozlehlých prostorách sýpky terezínské pevnosti. Chcete-li se při plnění logických úkolů i trochu zapotit, pak jste na správném místě! Paní průvodkyni děkujeme za velmi sympatické chování a doporučujeme nesnídat Red Bull :D
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