Lety concentration camp, Holocaust memorial site near Písek, Czech Republic
Description
Lety is a memorial site near Písek that honors the imprisonment of Roma and Sinti people during World War II. The location features exhibition halls, educational spaces, and outdoor artworks that document the persecution of these communities.
History
The location was established in 1942 as a detention site where over 1,300 Roma and Sinti were held until 1943. From there, most prisoners were deported to Auschwitz for extermination.
Culture
The site carries the name of the nearby village and now serves as a memorial that honors the Roma and Sinti people held here during the war. Visitors can see how the exhibitions and documentation preserve the stories of those affected and make them accessible to future generations.
Practical
The memorial offers guided tours in multiple languages and features research facilities for scholars studying Roma and Sinti history. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the exhibitions and understand the significance of the place.
Did you know?
After decades of operating as a pig farm, the site was transformed into a memorial space in 2023 to honor the 326 people who died here. This transformation shows how a place of neglect became a space of remembrance.
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