Theresienstadt Small Fortress
Theresienstadt Small Fortress, Military fortification and prison complex in Terezín, Czech Republic
The Small Fortress is a complex with several courtyards, rows of cells, isolation chambers and grounds where executions took place in Terez n. Tunnels and thick walls link these sections together.
Emperor Joseph II had the fortress built between 1780 and 1790 as a military post against Prussian attacks. Later it became a prison that held political detainees and other inmates.
Inside, visitors find drawings that prisoners made in secret and possessions they kept with them. These objects reveal how people held on to hope during their detention.
Tours through the prison areas run daily from spring to autumn, with shorter hours in winter. Audio guides come in several languages and make it easier to follow the route.
Below the grounds lie passages once used for storage and troop movements. The drainage system from the 18th century still functions today.
Location: Terezín
GPS coordinates: 50.51250,14.15722
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:48
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