A Short History of the Jewish People in Prague and the Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
DATE: 2nd July 2024
COMMENTS:
The Jewish Quarter of Prague comprises several sites and these are:
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A short history of Prague
DATE: June 2024
COMMENTARY:
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, has a rich and varied history dating back over a millennium. Below I provide you a brief brief overview:
1. Early History and Foundation
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LIDICE: the decimation and destruction of a town in the Czech Republic
“When future generations ask what we fought for, just tell them the story of Lidice.”
Frank Knox, US Naval Secretary (1940 - 1944)
LIDICE
In 1942, Lidice was a small Czech village located approximately 20kms from Prague and 8kms from the town of Kladno.
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Strahov Monastery and Library
DATE OF VISIT: 2nd April 2024
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Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by Jindřích Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia. The abbey is located in the Strahov area of Prague and its situation allows for commanding views over the city and the Petřín Park.
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