Friday, 16 August 2013

Europe Day 21 - Czech Republic


This morning we visited to the former concentration camp at Dachau. It was very sombre, but at the same time a very important stop, here i had the opportunity to educate myself about the horrors of the Holocaust, and pay my respects to those who suffered so much at the hands of the Nazi regime.
 
The picture below is of the crematorium which was erected between may 1942 and April 1943. It was to serve both as a killing facility and to remove the dead. There is a gas chamber in the middle of the building although this was never used.
 

Photo of people once they were liberated

Then onwards to the Czech Republic and the capital, Prague. Once again our trip leader took us for a city tour to get our bearings for or free day tomorrow.

Hradcany castle

A soldier protecting the Hradcany castle

St Vitus Carhedral

Interesting sculpture!

John Lennon wall

Old town hall - astronomical clock

Night,
Love Cherie

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