Terezin trip planner

While on vacation in the Czech Republic, use the chance to visit the town of Terezin for a sobering look at the tragic past. The history of what is now a peaceful town with a couple of thousand residents began in the 18th century, when the Austrian emperor Joseph II constructed a fort and garrison town named after his mother Maria Theresa. Over the next century and a half the fort was mainly used as prison, but the town's darkest hour came during World War II, when it was the site of the notorious Theresienstadt concentration camp. Today, the community is dedicated to preserving the painful memories, and its memorial is a place to visit for all who want to pay homage to the victims. Our Czech Republic online route planner allows you to schedule your trip to Terezin, learn about its attractions, and find out about where else to go during your holiday.