Who built Terezin?
Emperor Joseph II of Austria
It was originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility. Terezín is contained within the walls of the famed fortress Theresienstadt, which was created by Emperor Joseph II of Austria in the late 18th century and named in honor of his mother, Empress Maria Theresa.
How do I get to Terezin?
First, you need to get to station Nadrazi Holesovice (on metro line C), here you must take a direct bus to Terezin. The bus leaves approximately every hour, takes one hour and cost 90 CZK (less than 4 Euros). The same goes when you want to get back from Terezin to Prague.
Why was Terezin important to the Red Cross?
Partly for this reason, Terezín had an unusual number of cultural activities for adults and children; some artwork and music created there survived the war. This illustration by Bedřich Fritta, a prisoner at Terezín, depicts the “beautification” of the ghetto-camp undertaken by the SS before the Red Cross visit in 1944.
Why was Terezin named after Maria Theresa of Austria?
It was originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility. Terezín is contained within the walls of the famed fortress Theresienstadt, which was created by Emperor Joseph II of Austria in the late 18th century and named in honor of his mother, Empress Maria Theresa.
What did the inmates of Terezin do for fun?
The inmates included a number of famous poets, painters, musicians, composers, and scholars. Partly for this reason, Terezín had an unusual number of cultural activities for adults and children; some artwork and music created there survived the war.
What is the dictionary definition of the word respect?
“Respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respect. Accessed 23 Aug. 2021. 2 : thoughtfulness or consideration “Of course, we would wait the appropriate amount of time out of respect for my brother.” — Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising