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Prague Day 3

Our last day in Prague we drove into the suburbs of the Czech Republic to venture into the town of Terezin. Terezin was originally a town that was home to 6,000 people. However, when Terezin became a ghetto it housed close to 50,000 Jews. The overcrowded buildings made disease inescapable and living conditions unbearable. Living in a hostel with 5 … Continue Reading

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Prague Day 2!

After the Nazi Regime marched into Prague, Hitler appointed Reinhard Heydrich to keep order in Prague over the Czechoslovakian citizens. But today we learned that the Czech resistance had other plans for Heydrich’s future in Prague. This morning we visited the assassination site of Reinhard Heydrich in the north part of the city. Following our tour guide, we ran up … Continue Reading

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Prague day 1!

Prague is said to be amongst one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Hearing how amazing, and awe-inspiring the city is from those who have visited, I had a hard time envisioning what the Castle and the city might look like. The originality, in my opinion, is what makes Prague such a beautiful city. The hundreds of years of … Continue Reading

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